19-Year-Old Pilot Zara Rutherford Touches Down In New York City During Attempt To Break World Record
"I'm trying to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world," 19-year-old Zara Rutherford told CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis.
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"I'm trying to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world," 19-year-old Zara Rutherford told CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis.
Authorities said the Durannis were on their way to Guam for a pandemic-delayed honey moon when they realized the stone was missing.
According to the FAA, controllers were able to return to the original tower and resume normal operations just after 7 p.m. Saturday.
There's fencing around the runway, but they say some turtles always slip through.
The outage delayed people from checking in for their flights.
He was identified as 42-year-old Mark Anthony Scerbo from upstate New York.
Customs agents found the birds stuffed inside hair rollers hidden in Kevin Andre McKenzie's clothes.
When the suspect was searched, customs officials say they found three pellets containing white powder in her purse, more in her bra, and she then told him there was more to be found.
Authorities said the 26-year-old man flew in Sunday from Georgetown, Guyana and was headed to a destination in New Jersey.
United now serves all three New York-area airports.
A flight tracking image shows the plane circled near LaGuardia before reversing course and landing at JFK around 8:10 p.m. Wednesday.
Flights coming from certain countries will also be re-directed to six U.S. airports, including JFK and Newark.
Catches at Tri-State Area airports make up half the list, including the top 3 spots.
100 dogs landed at JFK Airport on Friday morning to meet their forever families. Many were rescued from illegal traffickers in China's dog meat trade.
They say the phony N-95 masks, which arrived from Hong Kong, could have wound up at hospitals and nursing homes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged Americans not to travel for the holidays, but people who spoke to CBS2's Alice Gainer didn't have any hesitation about getting on a plane.
Starting Feb. 1, United will offer nonstop service from JFK to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Six suspects are accused of forging documents for arriving cargo, using tractor trailers to haul away the goods and setting up buyers.
The Port Authority says the zero emission buses will reduce green house gases by 1,600 tons per year which will also improve air quality around the local airports.
The Ark says it's working with several agencies to get this resolved, dealing with numerous regulations around international cargo.
The TSA keeps all that change in a special account earmarked for aviation security projects.
Hundreds of international flights that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has blamed for causing the coronavirus outbreak continue to fly to our area.
When it comes to making sure passengers don't again spread coronavirus, compared to other states, the Tri-State Area gateway has little to no enforcement.
CBS2 has learned some of the same international flights that have long been blamed for causing coronavirus to explode in our area are still operating.
The supplies will directly help people in New York and New Jersey.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
New York City police are investigating Monday's death of a 1-year-old boy in Jamaica, Queens.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Police now believe the boy was covered in his mother's blood when he arrived at Jamaica Hospital in critical condition, but the cause of his death is still unknown. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The have won state and national titles in a sport that is growing in schools nationwide. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
At closing Monday, it was about $72 an ounce. A year ago, that number was closer to $29 an ounce. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on the price jump and why it's expected to continue.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to the owner of Lark Street Music, where there are cameras everywhere.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on what the conditions will be like on New Year's Eve in Times Square.
