Newark Airport runway construction expected to finish early
A runway at Newark Liberty International Airport that has been closed for construction will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.
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A runway at Newark Liberty International Airport that has been closed for construction will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.
JetBlue and United Airlines have announced a new partnership that will bring United back to JFK Airport for the first time in years.
The U.S. Department of Transportation revealed new details Wednesday about its timeline to improve Newark Airport's air traffic control system.
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday revealed new details about its timeline for improving Newark's air traffic control system. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to many on the New Jersey Turnpike.
"Arrive early," the oldest travel strategy in the book, has a new meaning for Memorial Day weekend at troubled Newark Liberty Airport.
The Memorial Day Weekend travel rush is already in full swing, and many are monitoring how Newark Airport will handle it on top of the recent issues. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Millions of Americans are dealing with nasty weather, and hoping operations at the troubled airport hold up. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
There is more turbulence for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA is significantly reducing the number of hourly flights.
Monday's radio outage at Newark Liberty International Airport is the fourth such incident at the facility since April 28.
The latest outage also involved the Philadelphia air traffic control center responsible for handling flights at Newark. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a drastic limit on aircraft arriving at Newark Airport. This comes as a new Emerson Poll finds more than half of New Jersey voters say they feel unsafe taking a flight from the airport.
Exclusive video obtained by CBS News from inside the trouble air traffic control facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Airport shows last Friday's outage.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was back on Capitol Hill on Thursday. He was there to face questions from senators about this agency's budget, but he was grilled about the ongoing problems at Newark Airport.
An exclusive video obtained by CBS News shows inside the problem-plagued air traffic control facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport during a brief outage on May 9.
The problems have been caused by a staffing shortage due to outdated technology, and Wednesday's weather made matters worse. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what's being done.
United Airlines executives are trying to reassure their customers it is safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport, despite all the recent problems.
However, passengers told CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas they're not convinced.
Delays continue to mount at Newark Liberty International Airport, but officials for airlines are attempting to tell customers that there is no safety concern.
There is more bad news for Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA wants to keep reducing flights at the troubled airport for months to come.
The bad news for passengers comes as the federal government works to fix equipment and staffing issues. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has more on what's ahead.
Newark flights are set to be scaled back just as Americans are making summer travel plans after the third glitch in two weeks. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused a ground stop and widespread delays on Sunday.
Sunday's problems marked the third glitch in two weeks, and now Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says flights need to be scaled back. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with frustrated travelers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport for the "next several weeks."
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.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fire officials say the deadly Inwood fire earlier this week followed an all-too-similar pattern -- flames spreading through open doors.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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 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.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
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.
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.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
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.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for May 7 at 6:15 p.m.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence. Her attorney says the family intends to file a lawsuit. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
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 missing teeth. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Coney Island neighbors say for over 40 years, they've been dealing with the stench of trash from a nearby sanitation garage. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS News New York's John Dias recently caught up with John and Joseph Gomes, who talked about the uniqueness of their accomplishment.
