FAA: Birds Innocent In JFK Plane Engine Failure
There is no evidence that a bird strike caused an engine failure aboard a jetliner carrying actor Leonardo DiCaprio and more than 200 other people as it took off from New York on Sunday, the FAA said.
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There is no evidence that a bird strike caused an engine failure aboard a jetliner carrying actor Leonardo DiCaprio and more than 200 other people as it took off from New York on Sunday, the FAA said.
Leonardo DiCaprio's representatives put out a statement Monday confirming he was aboard Delta Flight 30 bound for Moscow.
Delta Flight 30 -- carrying about 200 people -- reported one engine had failed shortly after takeoff, said Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown.
The state of the art facility is projected to be completed in May 2013 and promises to provide an easier travel experience for passengers.
On Friday, firefighters from Tinton Halls, New Jersey finally got to touch two beams from the World Trade Center, given to them for a memorial at their firehouse.
The plane crashed into the Queens Community of Belle Harbor in the Rockaways moments after taking off from Kennedy Airport on this day, back in 2001.
A redesign of the region's airspace by the Federal Aviation Administration which aims to alleviate congestion and long delays at area airports could mean more planes flying over Central and North Jersey.
A new government report criticizes attempts to reduce area airport chaos, saying scheduling rules continue to put too many planes in line when weather is the worst.
New York City remained on edge Wednesday night after yet another terror scare at an area airport. This time, investigators rushed to JFK Airport after reports of a suspicious package from Yemen.
The Vision Airlines flight bound for Cuba had to be diverted to Baltimore after the smell of smoke was reported in the cabin.
A Vision Airlines flight from New York City carrying 154 passengers has been diverted to Baltimore Washington International Airport after a report of odor in the cabin.
Body scanners are finally here. The new cutting edge body scanning technology was deployed for the first time Friday in the New York area.
Full-body scanners have not yet been installed at New York City area airports.
Flights have resumed at the three local airports following a report of a smoke condition at the TRACON radar facility on Long Island.
A passenger was removed from a Tampa-bound JetBlue flight because of security reasons but the NYPD said it was not terrorism related.
A passenger at John F. Kennedy International Airport has been removed from a Tampa-bound JetBlue flight due to a security concern.
The State Departments travel alert was one step below a travel warning and did not advise Americans to cancel their European travel plans.
The 156 LED necklace lights of the George Washington Bridge will shine in pink this month.
It's happened again. Just days after a jet made an emergency landing in a shower of sparks at Kennedy Airport, another pilot was forced to pull off a similar feat on a runway in the Midwest.
While Captain Jack Conroyd, the pilot who saved 64 lives in a scary emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport over the weekend, takes in the acclaim for being the latest "Sully" in New York, it turns out there's more than just heroics that makes his story similar to the famous US Airways pilot's.
With a flight attendant yelling "heads down, stay down," passengers cowered and prayed on a tense descent into John F. Kennedy International Airport as malfunctioning landing gear sent sparks flying and left one of the plane's wings dragging along the tarmac.
A Delta Air Lines flight flying from Atlanta to White Plains, New York made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport after experiencing landing gear problems.
The Port Authority said the closing was not expected to increase delays.
A Manhattan man with a reputation for impersonating transit workers and stealing subway trains is apparently up to his old tricks.
A 76-year-old man has died after being shoved down subway entrance steps in Chelsea Thursday night, the NYPD said. Police believe they know who did it, because they say he was taken into custody earlier that very day.
A New Jersey neighborhood is under a shelter-in-place order as police investigate at a home in Bridgewater Township.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
A New York City man pleaded guilty to creating explosives, storing them on apartment building rooftops and throwing at least one onto the subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A 76-year-old man has died after being shoved down subway entrance steps in Chelsea Thursday night, the NYPD said. Police believe they know who did it, because they say he was taken into custody earlier that very day.
A New York City man pleaded guilty to creating explosives, storing them on apartment building rooftops and throwing at least one onto the subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge.
A cyberattack by a group called ShinyHunters impacted thousands of students in the New York area and across the country who use Canvas.
Video shows a Bronx man being handcuffed in a brutal takedown as he tells ICE agents they got the wrong guy.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A New Jersey neighborhood is under a shelter-in-place order as police investigate at a home in Bridgewater Township.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The Montclair School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to eliminate freshmen sports programs due to budget cuts.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Five states and at least a dozen countries are monitoring passengers from a contaminated cruise ship. Doctor Adeel Butt - Infectious Disease Expert at Hackensack Meridian Health has more on this virus.
One year ago, the world watched as white smoke billowed from the Vatican chimney- signaling the election of a new pope! Father Thomas Massaro -- Professor of Moral Theology from Fordham University discusses his tenure as leader of Catholics around the world.
Five unions representing Long Island Rail Road unions say their talks with the MTA to avert a strike have stalled.
Rain will make for a soggy Saturday for Tri-State Area residents, but it should clear up for Mother's Day Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
The New Jersey Department of Health said it was notified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed while flying abroad.
