N.J. Sen. to address passport delays
Sen. Menendez will announce new efforts to address the backlog as travel ramps up after the pandemic.
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Sen. Menendez will announce new efforts to address the backlog as travel ramps up after the pandemic.
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
With hordes of Americans applying for passports, renewals can take up to three months. But there are ways to speed things up.
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
The summit comes after a recent string of close calls on airport runways.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration have opened investigations on the recent incidents.
Officials said the United plane was set to take off when it made contact with another aircraft as it was being pushed back from the gate.
The governor was on hand as crews broke ground on the new Terminal 6.
United Airlines will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge
For more than 24 hours, a fire shut down Terminal 1, impacting international flights. We just learned one damaged electrical panel has been restored, but it's not enough to get the whole terminal operating again. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Officials say a power disruption impacted Terminal 1 on Thursday, and continues to affect service Friday. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Travelers are urged to check with their airlines for any disruptions or gate changes.
The Delta flight was forced to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport after making contact with a bird.
The FAA said a plane bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico struck the tail of another parked plane as it was pushing back from the gate.
New York's biggest airport is getting a major makeover. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The FAA has lifted its ground stop but travelers are facing delays around the country and here in Newark. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration says its flight personnel alert system is down.
The plan would protect passengers following last week's Southwest Airlines meltdown.
The airline canceled another 2,300 flights Thursday before returning to normal operations today. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest from LaGuardia Airport.
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
Southwest Airlines' scheduling software caused a "snowball effect" after initial weather-related disruptions, a pilot said.
A big part of the misery is the mountains of luggage piled up at airports that were hard hit with bad weather.
The carrier faces frustration from passengers and scrutiny from federal officials over its handling of its schedule in the aftermath of the massive storm that wrecked holiday travel plans across the U.S.
The airline canceled thousands more flights Wednesday, and many who did make it to their destinations arrived without their luggage. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell has more from LaGuardia Airport.
The travel nightmare is not over for some passengers just yet. CBS2's John Dias reports from LaGuardia Airport.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
A Bronx couple found guilty in the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old at their daycare will be sentenced Wednesday.
A musical based on Luigi Mangione, Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried is coming to New York City for three dates in June. The three were held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn at the same time.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
A Bronx couple found guilty in the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old at their daycare will be sentenced Wednesday.
A musical based on Luigi Mangione, Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried is coming to New York City for three dates in June. The three were held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn at the same time.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee. Follow live updates.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
This morning, Israel's military announced a new broad wave of strikes on Tehran and the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro explains what could happen next.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the conflict in the Middle East could impact your wallet.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest on the fifth day of the conflict in the Middle East.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is planning for a $100 million makeover at the terminal, which opened in 1995.
Negotiations between Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed, resulting in thousands of patients in New York losing in-network care.
