17-hour Air New Zealand fight from New York to New Zealand

New Zealand's flagship airline said Wednesday it has started selling tickets for direct flights to and from New York, a new route that will take more than 17 hours southbound and be among the longest nonstop flights in the world.

NYC considers JFK-to-Manhattan taxi fee increase

NYC’s Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking to increase the flat fee for a taxi between JFK and Manhattan from $52 to $65 and a $39 flat fare would be established for trips between LaGuardia and Manhattan.