Sen. Schumer to push for confirmation of Biden's pick to head FAA
Phillip Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, has yet to receive a confirmation hearing. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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Phillip Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, has yet to receive a confirmation hearing. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Millions of air travelers across the country faced long delays during the day and into the night on Wednesday, after a computer outage grounded all flights across the country. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The administration says the ground stop has been lifted and departures are gradually resuming.
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.
Schumer said during a news conference on Sunday that shrinking legroom and seat width are serious safety issues, and the FAA could soon accept a proposal from airlines to make them even smaller. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The airline has four daily flights out of JFK but failed to get additional slots from the FAA to expand.
As a precaution, Level 1 was evacuated while police investigated. At around 1:45 p.m., the all clear was given.
The FAA says any new flights added at the airport would have to be distributed fairly to increase competition.
The staffing shortage forced the agency to reduce the number of flights at our three major airports, causing delays and cancelations.
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
Passengers at JFK and LaGuardia could see delays up to two hours. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
The Tri-State Area's three major airports have had some of the highest cancelations rates this summer.
The incident happened at Old Bridge Airport in Middlesex County. Officials said a Cessna Skyhawk II, with a student pilot at the control, caught fire after landing at around 4:30 p.m.
De Vries flew to space last month with Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin.
The passenger, whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport, was released with no charges filed.
Port Authority Police say other passengers reported the individual was behaving suspiciously and erratically.
The agency said total fines for a variety of alleged bad behavior in 2021 topped more than $1 million.
The project will help drive the region's economic recovery by creating 3,000 union construction jobs.
According to the FAA, controllers were able to return to the original tower and resume normal operations just after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Community groups and some members of Congress have raised concerns about the environmental impact.
The FAA has released new numbers that show since February, the agency has received approximately 1,300 unruly passenger reports.
Relief is coming to Long Island neighborhoods that have long complained of incessant airplane noise, even though they are not near any airport.
Port Authority officials say LaGuardia is one of the only major airports in the country without a rail link.
Douglass, who escaped slavery, lived in Rochester for more than two decades and was buried in the city's historic Mount Hope Cemetery after his death in 1895.
Charlotte hosts NYCFC on Friday for a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who was once critical of the former New York governor, is now backing him in the mayor's race.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who was once critical of the former New York governor, is now backing him in the mayor's race.
A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
City officials say the decision only buys time as the government shutdown continues.
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.
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.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
Residents usually do their trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, a day early, to make way for the town's holiday parade on Oct. 31.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
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.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy, who was once critical of the former New York governor, is now backing him in the mayor's race.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
The issue of NYPD headcount has been hotly contested in the mayoral campaign.
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.
Charlotte hosts NYCFC on Friday for a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.
Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Model Heidi Klum transformed into Medusa for her annual Halloween party in New York.
Brand new balloons for this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade debuted Saturday in New Jersey at the annual Balloonfest event.
More than 584,000 New Yorkers have already cast their votes three days before Election Day. Meanwhile, the mayoral candidates continue campaigning as a new Atlas poll shows Andrew Cuomo closing in on Zohran Mamdani's lead.
Runners are getting ready for Sunday's TCS New York City Marathon, and for many, that means loading up on carbs.
