One year of traffic crashes cost society $340 billion, study finds
A new study reveals that people not directly involved in car accidents pay more in crash costs, including insurance premiums, taxes, and extra fuel use.
A new study reveals that people not directly involved in car accidents pay more in crash costs, including insurance premiums, taxes, and extra fuel use.
'Emotional support' boa constrictor found in traveler's luggage
The four-foot long snake, named "Bartholomew," was in the woman's carry-on bag and was detected when the bag went through an x-ray machine.
The four-foot long snake, named "Bartholomew," was in the woman's carry-on bag and was detected when the bag went through an x-ray machine.
Southwest Airlines offering 25K in reward points to customers following massive cancellations
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan is extending an olive branch to customers affected by the massive flight cancelations just after Christmas.
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan is extending an olive branch to customers affected by the massive flight cancelations just after Christmas.
Airline ground crew worker killed after being 'ingested into engine' at Alabama airport
The NTSB said the "aircraft was parked at the gate with the parking brake set when a ground support personnel was ingested into the engine."
The NTSB said the "aircraft was parked at the gate with the parking brake set when a ground support personnel was ingested into the engine."
Southwest Airlines flight schedule returns to normal, mostly
Southwest Airlines is returning to a relatively normal flight schedule as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage.
Southwest Airlines is returning to a relatively normal flight schedule as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage.
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections are suffering through another wave of scrubbed flights. Thousands of flights were pulled Wednesday and more cancellations are expected Thursday.
Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections are suffering through another wave of scrubbed flights. Thousands of flights were pulled Wednesday and more cancellations are expected Thursday.
Fire on JetBlue flight at JFK Airport
Seven passengers suffered minor injuries after a small fire on a plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday.
Seven passengers suffered minor injuries after a small fire on a plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday.
Control tower evacuation at Newark Airport causes major flight delays
Dozens of flights have been delayed and incoming flights air being held on the ground at their original airports until the matter is resolved.
Dozens of flights have been delayed and incoming flights air being held on the ground at their original airports until the matter is resolved.
NYC Weather: Arctic chill after punishing winter storm
Millions of Americans are facing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold through Christmas as a winter storm of unprecedented scope smashes its frigid way through most of the country.
Millions of Americans are facing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold through Christmas as a winter storm of unprecedented scope smashes its frigid way through most of the country.
NYPD cracking down on drunk drivers this weekend amid high traffic deaths
Police will be on high alert this holiday weekend for speeding and drunk drivers.
Police will be on high alert this holiday weekend for speeding and drunk drivers.
Fire in Staten Island Ferry engine room; boat evacuated
Five people suffered minor injuries when a fire broke out in the engine room of a Staten Island Ferry boat on Thursday evening.
Five people suffered minor injuries when a fire broke out in the engine room of a Staten Island Ferry boat on Thursday evening.
NTSB says 119 people dead while using electric bikes, e-scooters
Multiple government agencies have jurisdiction over e-scooters and e-bikes, and the NTSB recommended they all gather data to create a more accurate picture of how many people are hurt or killed.
Multiple government agencies have jurisdiction over e-scooters and e-bikes, and the NTSB recommended they all gather data to create a more accurate picture of how many people are hurt or killed.
NYC Uber drivers go on one-day strike
Hundreds of New York Uber drivers staged a strike on Monday in protest of a judge's decision to temporarily halt pay raises.
Hundreds of New York Uber drivers staged a strike on Monday in protest of a judge's decision to temporarily halt pay raises.
Manhattan co-op could ban e-bikes due to fire risk
London Terrace Towers in Chelsea, one of New York's largest co-ops, is considering banning e-bikes inside its building.
London Terrace Towers in Chelsea, one of New York's largest co-ops, is considering banning e-bikes inside its building.
You’ll be paying more to cross into New York next year
Paying more to cross into the city. Toll hikes at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey crossings have been approved for next year.
Paying more to cross into the city. Toll hikes at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey crossings have been approved for next year.
Average price of gas plunges to cheapest in over a year
While the White House was quick to point out the latest numbers, AAA says seasonality is the main cause — and not everyone is seeing cheaper gas.
While the White House was quick to point out the latest numbers, AAA says seasonality is the main cause — and not everyone is seeing cheaper gas.
Lincoln Tunnel no longer accepting cash tolls
Cash tolls are no longer accepted in the Lincoln Tunnel, a move the Port Authority says will reduce accidents and commute times.
Cash tolls are no longer accepted in the Lincoln Tunnel, a move the Port Authority says will reduce accidents and commute times.
NJ Rep. Gottheimer takes new aim at NYC congestion pricing plan
Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey is fighting New York City's proposed congestion pricing plan by introducing legislation to withhold money from the MTA if they move forward with the plan.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey is fighting New York City's proposed congestion pricing plan by introducing legislation to withhold money from the MTA if they move forward with the plan.
The Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety release its annual state report card
42,915 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, an increase of 10.5% over 2020
42,915 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, an increase of 10.5% over 2020
MTA subway station agents will work outside booths in 2023
MTA officials announced Thursday that beginning in 2023, the over 2,000 employees still working in token booths will be reassigned to roam subway stations and assist customers.
MTA officials announced Thursday that beginning in 2023, the over 2,000 employees still working in token booths will be reassigned to roam subway stations and assist customers.