Real ID deadline is here: How to get one, what documents are needed to fly in 2025
Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem said travelers with no Real ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps. If you still need a Real ID, these are the steps to apply.
Newark Airport latest: Air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes, union says
Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled between last week and the start of this week at Newark airport in NJ, and travel headaches were expected to continue on Tuesday.
NJ Transit strike 'likely,' pay talks fail
The state of negotiations between NJ Transit and the union representing 450 engineers who operate their trains is "not looking good."
Private fence in East Elmhurst causes public outcry
Local residents are complaining about a private fence that blocks access to about 10 parking spaces and 50 feet of the sidewalk.
Real ID deadline: Answering the big questions ahead of Wednesday, May 7
After years of postponements and delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is finally here. Here's what you need to know.
New traffic patterns in Astoria are 'a headache'
NYC's Department of Transportation has created a bike boulevard in Astoria, Queens. Residents are not pleased.
Newark airport updates: 90 second air traffic control outage; hundreds of delays
According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, as of Monday morning, Newark airport already saw hundreds of delays and cancellations, continuing the trend of disruptions at the airport over the weekend.
United Airlines cuts flights from Newark Airport's schedule
Ongoing construction and an air traffic control staffing shortage are contributing to flight delays and cancellations at Newark Airport.
Watch: Driver stops on interstate after missing exit, causing multi-car pileup, then leaves
The driver was seen stopping in the middle of a busy interstate in Ohio after missing their exit. Fortunately, no one sustained any life-threatening injuries.
Newark airport flight delays: Construction, staffing shortages causing travel headaches
According to the FAA, the travel headaches at Newark airport are partly because of construction on one of the runways, but it's also due to air traffic controller shortages.
Possible NJ Transit strike: How your commute could change
A potential strike against NJ Transit could affect more than 350,000 commuters.
Real ID deadline is next week: What you need to avoid getting turned away at the airport
We are a week away before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security begins enforcing the Real ID requirement.
DOT Sec. Duffy on NYC congestion pricing: 'We don't have roads just for the elites'
GDNY hosts Rosanna Scotto and Curt Menefee spoke with Transportation Sec. Duffy about congestion pricing and the state of the subways.
FAA equipment outage grounds flights at Newark, triggers nationwide delays
Newark Airport equipment outage grounds all flights; nationwide delays triggered.
Federal memo leaked in court filing admits weak legal strategy in NYC congestion pricing case
The 11-page document calls the legal arguments against congestion pricing “very unlikely" to succeed and admits the litigation poses a “considerable risk."
NYC Council passes bill regulating noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports
The New York City Council has voted for stricter regulations of non-essential helicopter flights from city-owned heliports, following a helicopter crash on April 10 that killed six people.
NJMVC launches emergency Real ID appointments for urgent travelers
The NJMVC is launching a "REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program" for travelers with life-or-death emergencies or those who have urgent travel plans within 14 days.
Feds issue new deadline for New York to shut down congestion pricing gantries
A new ultimatum from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sets a deadline of May 21 to end congestion pricing and threatens penalties for noncompliance. But NY lawmakers appear unmoved.
Federal government takes control of Penn Station renovation
The federal government is now in charge of the long-awaited Penn Station renovation. U.S. Transportation officials say Amtrak and the Department of Transportation will oversee the $7 billion project, replacing the MTA.
Real ID 2025 deadline: Who needs it, how to get one and what documents are needed
To apply for a REAL ID, travelers should visit their local DMV office and fill out the online application and upload their documents. Customers must visit a DMV office and bring their uploaded documents to complete the application.