Lithium-ion battery sparked Queens house fire that left 1 dead: FDNY
The fire department said 10 other people, including four firefighters, were taken to hospitals for treatment, at least seven of them with minor injuries.
Pro-Russia Killnet DDoS attacks target U.S. airports
The websites for LaGuardia and other major airports in the U.S. went down on Monday in an apparent coordinated denial-of-service attack.
Child struck, killed by hit-and-run driver in Queens
Police say a 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Elmhurst on Thursday afternoon.
Frontier Airlines passenger restrained on diverted flight
The man claimed people were touching him and trying to stick him with needles to collect his DNA and threatened everyone on the plane.
Flights cancelled: Snow storm in NYC region cancels hundreds of flights at JFK, Newark, LaGuardia
A fast-moving snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the New York City region Friday forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark-Liberty international airports.
NYC correction officers ordered to work 12-hour shifts
New York City correction officers have been ordered to start working 12-hour shifts due to 'excessive staff absenteeism.'
Queens families displaced by Ida get temporary reprieve from hotel eviction
Displaced families will be allowed to stay at the hotel for at least three more months. It is a temporary solution while many residents continue to look for a new place to call home.
Proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport put on hold after criticism
The Port Authority is putting its $2 billion project to build a rail link to LaGuardia Airport on hold in order to consider alternatives.
Planned AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport seems doomed
The proposed LaGuardia AirTrain plan seems to be slowing down and possibly switching gears as Gov. Kathy Hochul suggests the Port Authority look at alternative transit solutions.
President Biden surveys storm damage in New Jersey and Queens
President Joe Biden will survey damage in parts of the northeast that suffered catastrophic flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
FAA approves controversial LaGuardia AirTrain
The FAA's final approval of a planned monorail connecting trains from Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport means the Port Authority can pursue federal funding to help pay for the $2 billion project.
Police seek vandal who spray-painted 65 cars in Queens
Authorities say the suspect has spray-painted at least 65 cars throughout Queens since March.
Hunt for murder suspect mistakenly released from Rikers Island
The Department of Correction is scrambling to find a murder suspect mistakenly released from Rikers Island Jail.
Pothole problems widespread across New York City
It's that time of year when the winter weather starts damaging the roads and we pay the price of hitting potholes.
TSA finds bullets hidden in Mentos gum container at LaGuardia
Officers examined a large container of Mentos brand chewing gum and found several rounds of ammunition inside.
Boeing 737 Max returns to skies with roundtrip to LaGuardia Airport
A Boeing 737 Max departed Miami Tuesday for the aircraft’s first U.S. commercial flight since faulty sensor readings contributed to two deadly crashes in 2019.
Passengers open Delta jet cabin door, exit via slide at LaGuardia
A Delta Airbus A321 was taxiing to the runway at LaGuardia Airport for its flight to Atlanta when a passenger popped open a cabin door, triggering the emergency slide.
Virus barriers going up at LaGuardia Airport security checkpoints
The TSA will install the shields in areas where officers interact the most with passengers.
8 NYC public pools open with COVID-19 safety measures
Eight public pools will open across New York City on Friday, with new cleaning and safety guidelines to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Suspicous package triggers alarm at LaGuardia Airport
All passengers in Terminal D at LaGuardia Airport have been evacuated as Port Authority Police investigate a suspicious package in the baggage screening room.