FAA, airline traffic cut
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Four New York City-area airports are among those that may be affected by a 10% cut to air traffic set to be imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration amid the ongoing government shutdown, according to NBC News.
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.
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.
Verra Mobility will add 450 more signalized intersections as part of an expanded agreement with the city's transportation department.
President Donald Trump renewed his push to end New York City 's congestion pricing program Monday, calling on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy "to take a good, long look at terminating New York City Congestion Pricing," in a post to Truth Social.
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.
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Trump says he will ask Duffy to end New York congestion pricing as he derides governor
Trump posted on Truth Social that energy costs in New England are soaring and claimed New York City is a "ghost town" because of people trying to avoid the congestion prices.
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New York City Marathon 2025: Street closures, route map and start times
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.