LaGuardia AirTrain Project Paused, Gov. Hochul Instructs Port Authority To Look At Alternative Mass Transit Options
The $2.1 billion project was first set forth by former governor Andrew Cuomo.
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The $2.1 billion project was first set forth by former governor Andrew Cuomo.
The Columbus Day holiday weekend has been a headache for thousands of people trying to catch flights.
The passenger, whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport, was released with no charges filed.
There were long lines and frustration at many airports nationwide this weekend on the heels of a slew of flight cancellations by Southwest, the nation's largest domestic airline.
Port Authority Police say other passengers reported the individual was behaving suspiciously and erratically.
With many people tired of the COVID-19 pandemic and taking trips, the Transportation Security Administration -- or TSA -- is catching more bizarre items in security.
The project will help drive the region's economic recovery by creating 3,000 union construction jobs.
Community groups and some members of Congress have raised concerns about the environmental impact.
A flight tracking image shows the plane circled near LaGuardia before reversing course and landing at JFK around 8:10 p.m. Wednesday.
Catches at Tri-State Area airports make up half the list, including the top 3 spots.
Chopper 2 flew over the US Air terminal as firefighters carried the injured worker on a stretcher.
The man, who was bound for Miami, claimed the bag belonged to his son and he didn't know the container of bullets was inside.
Video posted to Twitter shows a socially distanced line for COVID tests in Terminal B.
A man who deployed the emergency slide as a plane taxied at LaGuardia Airport is denying any criminal intent.
Vigilant Transportation Security Administration workers have found a few suspicious items at LaGuardia Airport recently.
So far, the number of travelers is down, but above what health experts are recommending as COVID cases continue to spike around the nation.
The state is partnering with NYC Health and Hospitals to offer the free COVID tests.
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.
Williams is accused of carrying a pistol when boarding the flight to New York from Alabama in March.
Port Authority officials say LaGuardia is one of the only major airports in the country without a rail link.
The Port Authority is asking the federal government for $2 billion to build an AirTrain that will connect Midtown NYC to La Guardia Airport.
Passengers either get a form before boarding, in the air, or can fill out a form electronically, and show it at the gate.
LaGuardia Airport has returned to normal after an investigation of a suspicious package prompted road closures and an evacuation.
Social distancing markers. Sanitizer stations. plastic sheets for agents. Those are three things you'll notice right away at LaGuardia.
The Port Authority says the massive project includes new access roads, state-of-the-art security, and enhanced cleaning routines to keep passengers safe.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The man charged with murder in the fatal Chicago shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman now faces an additional federal gun charge.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a jingle competition to build excitement for the program.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a jingle competition to build excitement for the program.
Good Friday is being marked by Christians around New York City during services at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Way of the Cross procession in Brooklyn.
The New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
The New York Yankees look to continue their fast start to the 2026 MLB season as they take on the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Yankees look to continue their fast start to the 2026 MLB season as they take on the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 on Wednesday night.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
The Artemis II mission is now out of Earth's orbit and on its way to the moon, traveling at 4,700 mph. Kris Van Cleave reports.
It's a pleasant day temperature wise Friday with a warmer Saturday ahead. But, expect rain for Easter Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott is tracking the showers.
The Way of the Cross procession took place starting Friday morning to commemorate Good Friday. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The Yankees are hosting the Miami Marlins in their home opener Friday afternoon. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iran Friday, and one crew member from the plane was later rescued by American forces, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News.
