Newark Liberty Airport experiences more extensive delays and ground stops
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
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Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controller staffing.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for an end to the shutdown during a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Duffy's remarks come as air traffic controllers just received a paycheck for $0. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Duffy's remarks come as air traffic controllers just received their first paycheck with no pay.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has learned some federal workers who aren't getting paid are receiving help.
Members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association handed out flyers Tuesday morning at airports across the country.
Frustration is growing among air traffic controllers in New York City and around the country as the government shutdown stretches into a third week. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at the New Jersey airport to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has more on the potential impact to travel into and out of of Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and JFK.
A CBS News data review found more than 90% of airport control towers in the U.S. were understaffed. In response, the FAA has streamlined the application process and expects more than 2,000 students this year, the most ever. CBS News New York's Kris Van Cleave reports.
The FAA is confronting a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, with roughly 35% of trainees failing to complete the agency's three-month training program.
New York Congressmembers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tom Suozzi visited Vaughn College on Friday to celebrate a new initiative to get more air traffic controllers on the job faster.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Congress it will take more than $31 billion to overhaul the air traffic control system, and he said time is of the essence.
A college in Queens wants to be part of the solution when it comes to overhauling our country's air traffic control system. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
With a busy holiday weekend just days away, safety concerns are top of mind for flyers. investigative reporter Tim McNicholas got to see new tools the agency is using to try to improve safety.
A Newark Airport runway that has been closed for construction will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says.
There is more turbulence for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA is significantly reducing the number of hourly flights.
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.
Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused a ground stop and widespread delays on Sunday.
The problem was compounded on Monday by the weather. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has learned why some air traffic controllers called out last week.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
New York City has seen the fewest number of shootings and the fewest number of shooting victims ever in the first 10 months of 2025, the NYPD said Monday.
All three NYC mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, are making the most of the final hours before Election Day.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
New York City has seen the fewest number of shootings and the fewest number of shooting victims ever in the first 10 months of 2025, the NYPD said Monday.
All three NYC mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, are making the most of the final hours before Election Day.
Election Day is your final chance to vote in the 2025 NYC mayoral race. Here's how to find your polling place.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
All three NYC mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, are making the most of the final hours before Election Day.
Days before Election Day, the president told correspondent Norah O'Donnell that he would potentially withhold federal funds if front-runner Zohran Mamdani wins the election for NYC mayor.
Election Day is your final chance to vote in the 2025 NYC mayoral race. Here's how to find your polling place.
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are vying to become NYC mayor, the chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world.
Early voting has ended in New York City, and the initial numbers show the highest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
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.
Prosecutors said Hyden was intoxicated and speeding when he drove his Ford F-150 into a crowd a Corlears Hook Park. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
All three mayoral candidates are making the most of the final hours before Election Day, pointing to the record breaking early voting numbers as a sign they will win. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The fire broke out at around 8:30 a.m. at East 171st Street and Clay Avenue. It quickly grew to three alarms as it spread from the top floor into the cockloft, which is the space between the top floor ceiling and the roof.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are starting their closing arguments to voters. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
