The city’s Office of Emergency Management said a ground stop is in effect through Friday evening at JFK International Airport because of staffing shortages in the air traffic systems. Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport are each facing ground delays because of staffing shortages and high winds.

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce air traffic by 10% starting Friday at some of the country's busiest airports if the federal government shutdown continues, officials said Wednesday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the reduction would occur in 40 "high-volume traffic markets."

Air traffic controller shortages tied to the ongoing government shutdown caused hour-long flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday, with federal officials warning disruptions could spread to New York City's other major airports.

While the heavy rain from the storm on Thursday is behind us, ground delays continue at all tri-state area airports. According to New York City Emergency Management, John

Verra Mobility will add 450 more signalized intersections as part of an expanded agreement with the city's transportation department.

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training a try.

Mr Mamdani has pledged to expand free child care in New York removing fees for every child in the city aged from six weeks to five years old. New York currently only offers free child care for children aged three and four years, with families paying over $US20,000 (about $A30,000) a year in child care fees.

The 2025 TCS NYC Marathon kicks off on Sunday, and several major roads and bridges will be closed as participants make their way from Staten Island to the Central Park finish line.