Officials: Suspicious Item At LaGuardia Airport Not A Threat
The TSA said the item was a homeopathic medical device that could be mistaken for two pipe bombs. It was discovered at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
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The TSA said the item was a homeopathic medical device that could be mistaken for two pipe bombs. It was discovered at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Mark Meckler, a high-profile gun-totting founder of the Tea Party was allowed to plead guilty to disorderly conduct after he tried to carry his Glock semi-automatic pistol aboard a Delta Air Lines flight to Detroit from LaGuardia Airport last month.
Tri-State area residents are bracing for more wild weather a day after high winds knocked out power for thousands of residents and heavy downpours flooded some roadways.
Tuesday morning, 9-year-old Chloe Boyce boarded a plane in Nashville bound for LaGuardia Airport to spend Christmas with her aunt. But when the passengers got off the plane in New York, Chloe wasn't on it.
Delta Air Lines Inc. is boosting its flying out of LaGuardia airport, adding routes that target American Airlines and put it in a better position to compete against United.
Thursday evening the co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots was caught on video running from CBS 2's camera, after he was arraigned on gun charges.
Sunday was one of the busiest travel days of the year as millions of people returned home from the long Thanksgiving weekend. It's estimated that more than one million people traveled through LaGuardia and the other area airports for the holiday.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it expects more than 5 million people will be using its bridges, tunnels, trains and airports over the holiday weekend.
A new study is raising concerns about the health risks of full body X-ray scanners as some 23 million people are expected to take to airports across the country next week for Thanksgiving.
A bathroom break caused a scare in the air for a plane from North Carolina heading to New York.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched a manhunt Monday for the person or persons that aimed a green laser at six airplanes as they landed at LaGuardia Airport over the weekend.
The TSA confiscated the ammunition and discovered the man had an outstanding warrant.
The roar of jumbo jets taking off and landing will be more common over Nassau County when new airport flight patterns kick in on Thursday.
According to the criminal complaint, Robert Paulson of Ankeny, Iowa, was going through screening procedures on Sept. 8. The screener saw something metal in the X-ray, which turned out to be a 40-caliber H&K pistol.
The wings of the US airways jet piloted safely into the Hudson River by Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger are heading south.
In our post-9/11 world we've become accustomed to many a security rules and regulations, including taking our shoes off at airport screening checkpoints. But a change is underfoot.
Amtrak officials said flooding had receded, repairs were made and service would resume Wednesday morning.
Some good news today for travelers trying to wing their way back home. All three major area airports have reopened. They had been shut down by Tropical Storm Irene.
Officials say the three major New York City-area airports will resume most flights Monday morning after shutting down because of Tropical Storm Irene.
Airlines are scrapping more than 9,000 flights this weekend from North Carolina to Boston, grounding passengers as Irene sweeps up the East Coast. There were more than 3,600 cancellations on Saturday alone.
The suspension affects John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Teterboro airports. It applies to both domestic and international flights.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger the keys to New York City after he ditched his plane in the Hudson River after a bird strike, saving all 155 people on board. On Tuesday, Sullenberger repaid the mayor with advice.
It's being viewed by many as a bird-brained idea from city and federal officials, putting a garbage transfer station right in the flight path of planes flying to and from LaGuardia Airport.
A concrete-testing laboratory faked results for a LaGuardia Airport control tower, the new Yankee Stadium, the Lincoln Tunnel, a hospital and more than a dozen other projects around New York City, according to an indictment.
It is not clear what the employees were fighting about, but a Port Authority spokesman told 1010 WINS two airline employees were arguing about something when one hit the other with a pipe.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Once a week, Bryan Reisberg takes an adoptable dog from a NYC shelter on an adventure through the streets of the city, and even on the subway.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
After more than three decades of swipes, the MetroCard, a familiar piece of New York City history, is heading into retirement.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
Once a week, Bryan Reisberg takes an adoptable dog from a NYC shelter on an adventure through the streets of the city, and even on the subway.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
After more than three decades of swipes, the MetroCard, a familiar piece of New York City history, is heading into retirement.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
With their 4-1 defeat to the Ducks on Monday, the Rangers have now lost 12 of 16 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks one day after getting thumped 48-20 by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
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.
Murder charges were announced Tuesday against Nick Reiner. His parents, legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead over the weekend in their California home. Gwen Baumgardner reports from Los Angeles.
Investigators continue to search for the person responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University. Katrina Kaufman reports.
A New York City social media influencer is turning subway rides into viral adventures to help shelter dogs find homes. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The New York Public Library is out with its list of the most borrowed books of 2025.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for a new movie studio in Bayonne, New Jersey.
