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Three hundred travelers on two Caribbean Airlines flights from Trinidad were diverted to Newark instead of John F. Kennedy Airport, due to fog. The Port Authority offered no official comment about the incident.
Three hundred travelers on two flights from Trinidad were diverted by the bad weather to Newark instead of their original destination -- John F. Kennedy Airport.
Three breaches in just five days involved passengers slipping through security without being fully screened.
According to published reports, "understaffing, complacency and lack of focus," along with a lack of direction, poor communication and checkpoint design contributed to the decline in security.
Departures were held for about 20 minutes until the fire alarm sensor was replaced and operations resumed.
Airports across the nation, including Newark Liberty International, are paying close attention to passengers coming in from Japan. They're worried about radiation contamination.
A committee at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey gave the airline preliminary approval Thursday to begin operating three gates and 18 daily flight slots previously used by United.
A number of security lapses at Newark Liberty International Airport in just the last month have many questioning if the airport is safe.
Law enforcement officials have called the stretch between Port Newark and Newark Liberty International Airport the most dangerous two miles in America.
The power outage impacted 20,000 customers - including three terminals at Newark Liberty - around 2:30 p.m. and was restored about 90 minutes later.
A power outage at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday afternoon messed with airlines' schedules, stopped AirTrains in their tracks, shut down escalators and left the facility in the dark for about 90 minutes
Be prepared for delays if you're planning on catching a flight from JFK, Laguardia or Newark airport. The ice storm frosting the region is also freezing some flights.
With more bad weather on its way to the Tri-State, area airports cancelled thousands of flights and public transportation systems were advising commuters to leave extra time for travel.
The Regional Plan Association also calls for upgrades at LaGuardia Airport, which doesn't have room to expand.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says by late morning, flights had resumed taking off and landing at John F. Kennedy airport.
Continental Airlines says a cross-country flight from Newark, N.J., had to return there a few minutes after taking off when smoke was reported in the plane's cabin.
A security checkpoint at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport has been briefly shut down because a prohibited item was found in a bag.
Residents woke up Wednesday to a fresh batch of snow and a new set of headaches for their commute.
It's been four days since the weekend blizzard, and some airline passengers still found themselves stranded.
When it snows that fast, it wreaks havoc on travel, and especially on air travel. Runways at John F. Kennedy Airport were still covered in snow on Monday evening, much of still blowing around.
The blizzard making its way into the Tri-State Area is causing major travel issues at area airports, major roadways and transit hubs.
Two buses that were headed from Atlantic City to Manhattan became stuck around 6 p.m. Sunday in the express lanes of the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel. One bus was finally freed just before 7 a.m. Monday, while those aboard the second bus were put on other buses around 11:30 a.m. Monday and driven to safety.
A security scare shut down parts of Newark Liberty Airport on Monday morning. A checked bag set off a radiation alarm, leading to an evacuation.
Federal authorities on Friday were investigating reports of lasers being pointed at planes landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
He's threatening to sue. An airline passenger says the new security pat-down measures went way too far and he recorded it all on his cell phone.
Scientists say the commitment they made in 2001 to bring everyone home has not been forgotten.
Detroit has outscored New York 23-3 over the past two nights and won four of five against the Yankees this year with one meeting left.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
City leaders gathered Wednesday to urge President Trump and Congress to pass the bipartisan 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025.
The Yankees said there will be a pregame ceremony to recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Scientists say the commitment they made in 2001 to bring everyone home has not been forgotten.
City leaders gathered Wednesday to urge President Trump and Congress to pass the bipartisan 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025.
The Yankees said there will be a pregame ceremony to recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Wednesday after announcing New York City subway crime fell to historic lows over the summer.
The Fazio family wants answers after years of dealing with unreliable school bus service for their son, Antonio.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway today.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
She's one of 108 participants within her company that is partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
Only a few days after EpiPens were placed in select police cruisers, officers used one to save a man's life after he was stung by a bee.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway today.
A witness who saw the moment Charlie Kirk was fatally shot said he had just begun debating someone about mass shootings and gun violence when he was shot.
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Wednesday after announcing New York City subway crime fell to historic lows over the summer.
The Fazio family wants answers after years of dealing with unreliable school bus service for their son, Antonio.
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Detroit has outscored New York 23-3 over the past two nights and won four of five against the Yankees this year with one meeting left.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
The assassination of the conservative activist continues to send shockwaves across the country. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the case.
The annual reading of names and moments of silence will be held this morning at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 10 at 11 p.m.
A teenage girl who was injured in a shooting in the Bronx last month has died.
