Real ID deadline is here: How to get one, what documents are needed to fly in 2025

Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem said travelers with no Real ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps. If you still need a Real ID, these are the steps to apply.

Newark Airport latest: Air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes, union says

Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled between last week and the start of this week at Newark airport in NJ, and travel headaches were expected to continue on Tuesday.

NJ Transit strike 'likely,' pay talks fail

The state of negotiations between NJ Transit and the union representing 450 engineers who operate their trains is "not looking good."

Private fence in East Elmhurst causes public outcry

Local residents are complaining about a private fence that blocks access to about 10 parking spaces and 50 feet of the sidewalk.

New traffic patterns in Astoria are 'a headache'

NYC's Department of Transportation has created a bike boulevard in Astoria, Queens. Residents are not pleased.

Newark airport updates: 90 second air traffic control outage; hundreds of delays

According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, as of Monday morning, Newark airport already saw hundreds of delays and cancellations, continuing the trend of disruptions at the airport over the weekend.

United Airlines cuts flights from Newark Airport's schedule

Ongoing construction and an air traffic control staffing shortage are contributing to flight delays and cancellations at Newark Airport.

Newark airport flight delays: Construction, staffing shortages causing travel headaches

According to the FAA, the travel headaches at Newark airport are partly because of construction on one of the runways, but it's also due to air traffic controller shortages.

NYC Council passes bill regulating noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports

The New York City Council has voted for stricter regulations of non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned heliports, following a helicopter crash on April 10 that killed six people.

NJMVC launches emergency Real ID appointments for urgent travelers

The NJMVC is launching a "REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program" for travelers with life-or-death emergencies or those who have urgent travel plans within 14 days.

Feds issue new deadline for New York to shut down congestion pricing gantries

A new ultimatum from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sets a deadline of May 21 to end congestion pricing and threatens penalties for noncompliance. But NY lawmakers appear unmoved.

Federal government takes control of Penn Station renovation

The federal government is now in charge of the long-awaited Penn Station renovation. U.S. Transportation officials say Amtrak and the Department of Transportation will oversee the $7 billion project, replacing the MTA.

Real ID 2025 deadline: Who needs it, how to get one and what documents are needed

To apply for a REAL ID, travelers should visit their local DMV office and fill out the online application and upload their documents. Customers must visit a DMV office and bring their uploaded documents to complete the application.