Passengers Recall Moment Of Fear When Lightning Struck NYC-Bound Plane
Dozens of passengers are still shaken up Friday after lightning struck their plane mid-flight on Thursday evening.
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Dozens of passengers are still shaken up Friday after lightning struck their plane mid-flight on Thursday evening.
Authorities say two people were arrested at LaGuardia Airport after they attempted to board a flight to New York with concealed razor blades.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was within its rights to kill nearly any migratory bird in emergency situations.
Vehicles were seen on both sides of the streets leading in and out of the terminals and along the Grand Central Parkway Monday night.
The crew of an ExpressJet flight from Charlotte, North Carolina reported seeing a green laser around 7:45 p.m. Monday about 12 miles northeast of the Queens airport.
The cancellations included 73 departing from Newark Liberty Airport, 46 from LaGuardia and 22 from Kennedy.
The bulk of Saturday's 4,459 cancelations are at airports in the New York City and Washington metro areas, according to flight tracking service FlightAware.
Airport workers in the Tri-State Area rallied Monday, calling for higher wages.
Sierra Shields is a flight attendant for Shuttle America and was last seen Thursday.
A flight from New York to Chicago was diverted to Detroit Metropolitan Airport due to a disruptive passenger.
Passenger Zach Staggers said the crew got everyone off the plane once they spotted the problem, but it was a hectic ordeal.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced Friday that homeless people will no longer be allowed to camp out overnight at LaGuardia Airport.
Upon Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement Thursday of a new program to address the homelessness crisis, CBS2 found more people in desperate need of help.
The New York City homelessness crisis has reached new heights, with dozens of people now finding shelters in airport terminals.
The incident happened just behind the American Airlines check-in at the airport's central terminal around 11 a.m.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is exploring airport access fees as a way to deal with growing curbside congestion outside airport terminals.
An American Airlines flight crew reported seeing the drone as their aircraft was approaching LaGuardia Airport Tuesday afternoon.
Southwest Airlines is asking travelers to arrive at least 2 before their scheduled flights as technical issues are forcing manual check-ins.
A pilot on American Airlines Flight 1413 reported seeing the drone just after takeoff around 1 p.m.
Port Authority spokesman Joe Pantangelo said Maxie Oquendo, of Manhattan, is charged with forcible touching, official misconduct and unlawful imprisonment.
The family spent three nightmarish days searching, hoping and praying that the man would be OK.
Thousands of travelers along the East Coast are facing flight delays Saturday due to technical issues at a Federal Aviation Administration center in Virginia, authorities said.
All eight are charged with receiving bribes, unlawful gratuities, and official misconduct.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with labor unions upstate Tuesday, and touted investments in major construction projects such as the new Tappan Zee Bridge and a plan to rebuild LaGuardia Airport.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has introduced a plan to redesign and rebuild LaGuardia Airport.
New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport was partially evacuated Friday morning.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
The Teens for Food Justice Hydroponic Farm at the Urban Assembly Maker Academy is a triumph. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it.
The Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Manhattan is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in the classroom.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport was partially evacuated Friday morning.
The Teens for Food Justice Hydroponic Farm at the Urban Assembly Maker Academy is a triumph. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it.
The Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Manhattan is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in the classroom.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
Some people in Jackson Heights, Queens were without power overnight into Friday morning.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
A judge has found former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander not guilty in a bench trial over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
The NYPD said "reckless and dangerous" fan behavior before and after the game between the Knicks and Spurs justified stepped-up security around the Garden.
A video shared online shows at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel following the loss to the Knicks.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
All eyes will be on Wall Street Friday as Elon Musk's company SpaceX is expected to make its stock market debut. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
It will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what you can expect if you're traveling. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
From the moment the switch was flipped in January of 2025, this endeavor has grown exponentially. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
The Maker Space at Urban Assembly Maker Academy is where all the action happens. It's a triangle where nothing but work is being done, including computer science, digital media and even bench building, photography, and more. Chris Wragge reports.
The school is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in classes like video game programming, physical computing, and plant production. The coursework prepares students for the working world. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
