Customs: Suspect Arrested At JFK After Trying To Smuggle Heroin In Underwear
Authorities said Bernard Charles was acting nervously while his bags were being inspected by Customs officers after arriving at JFK on a flight from Trinidad.
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Authorities said Bernard Charles was acting nervously while his bags were being inspected by Customs officers after arriving at JFK on a flight from Trinidad.
A passenger tried to smuggle nearly eight pounds of cocaine off a flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport by hiding it inside packages of frozen meat, authorities said Monday.
AirTrain service at John F. Kennedy International Airport will be shut down until Saturday afternoon.
The German shepherds, 6-year-old Hondo and 3-year-old Timoshenko, flew to the small Washington community with their police handlers, Detective Patrick Nee and Police Officer Benjamin Colecchia.
A plane made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday evening and ended up on the grass, after the pilot ran into a problem with the hydraulic system.
According to FBI officials in New York, Delta Flight #1102 was on a landing approach to LaGuardia Airport just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday when the pilot reported a green laser beam that entered the cockpit twice.
JetBlue Airways Flight 671 originated out of Westchester County Airport and was bound for West Palm Beach, Fla. The plane was diverted to JFK, where it landed safely, the FAA said.
In January, Port Authority executive director Pat Foye wrote to four airlines demanding their contractors give raises to workers at JFK and LaGuardia and phase in a minimum wage of $10.10.
Global Gateway Alliance recommends effective automated customs kiosks for all international terminals at New York area airports.
Officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday were looking into why passengers from an international flight were accidentally allowed to skip immigration and customs at JFK.
A plane had to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport Monday evening, after a cockpit indicator light showed possible problems with the anti-icing system.
Fifty years ago the Beatles began their first American tour and officially kicked off Beatlemania on this side of the pond.
The cabbie told Denise Rebelato it would cost $980 for the 400-mile round trip. But when the cab got to Framingham, Rebelato told the cab driver she didn't have the cash or a credit card.
As another snowstorm struck New York City Monday, residents of Staten Island complained about dangerous and unplowed streets – following similar complaints on the Upper East Side after a Jan. 21 snowstorm.
By midday, the flight-tracking website FlightAware reported nearly 2,000 delayed flights and 1,500 canceled flights nationwide, including in Newark, New York and Philadelphia.
Vincent Asaro, an alleged captain in the Bonanno crime family, was arrested for murder, racketeering, extortion, arson, robbery and other charges, the indictment said.
According to the FBI, 24 incidents occurred at or near John F. Kennedy airport, while 63 happened at or near LaGuardia airport.
It's all part of a month-long campaign to promote tourism in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Three people were hospitalized, 15 more were treated on the scene for smoke inhalation Tuesday evening, after a garbage fire broke out in a cargo building at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is delivering a broad election-year agenda in a State of the State speech promoting a property tax freeze, tougher anti-corruption laws and modernizing New York City's airports.
An American Airlines flight headed for John F. Kennedy International Airport made an emergency landing in Kansas City Sunday, after a flash drive was found in a lavatory and prompted a bomb scare.
John F. Kennedy Airport was closed for about two hours Sunday morning after a plane skidded off the runway into a snow bank.
The Port Authority is advising passengers to check with their airline before heading to the airport.
A look at transit- and traffic-related changes related to the snowstorm.
Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Two hundred and seventy people were killed in the terror attack.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
The Harlem deli worker says the postal worker who died and the woman charged with his murder were regular customers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
The Jets interviewed Ron Rivera and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their head coach and general manager vacancies.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
The Harlem deli worker says the postal worker who died and the woman charged with his murder were regular customers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting in January 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
A quiet, but cold weekend awaits New York City before the next round of snow moves into the region.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting in January 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
A quiet, but cold weekend awaits New York City before the next round of snow moves into the region.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
As the new year blows into NYC, a wind advisory will be in effect for much of the area Wednesday and Thursday.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting in January 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
A quiet, but cold weekend awaits New York City before the next round of snow moves into the region.
We're just days away from the start of congestion pricing, which the MTA says will begin as planned on Sunday, but New Jersey officials are vowing to keep the fight alive to stop it.
A child died and at least 17 people were taken to the hospital after a fire in Ewing Township, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting in January 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
A Princeton graduate, a Monmouth County resident and a Long Island native were killed in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Another Princeton graduate was injured and is expected to recover.
While many were out toasting to the new year, hospitals around New York area had a different type of celebration – welcoming new babies.
An alert Long Island police officer found a missing man with dementia in a fateful location Tuesday.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
Richard Wishnie took the oath of office Thursday to become acting Westchester county executive - until Monday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
The Jets interviewed Ron Rivera and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their head coach and general manager vacancies.
The Brooklyn Nets withstood a frantic Milwaukee comeback attempt down the stretch to beat the Bucks on Thursday.
Bobby McMann scored twice, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
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 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
With a slim Republican House majority, current Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
The Harlem deli worker says the postal worker who died and the woman charged with his murder were regular customers. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A judge is expected to rule on whether the MTA can start collecting the new Manhattan tolls as scheduled. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
