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Aviation HS Principal Says Hands-On Learning Helps Kids Take Flight

Long Island City

May 28, 2013

Aviation HS Principal Says Hands-On Learning Helps Kids Take Flight

Deno Charalambous oversees one of the country's largest training programs for aviation mechanics.

City's Mob Watchdog Gave Contract to Shady Consultants, Lawsuit Says

Hunts Point

April 23, 2013

City's Mob Watchdog Gave Contract to Shady Consultants, Lawsuit Says

The contracting firm's head was once busted for impersonating a federal agent, a new lawsuit says.

Port Authority Fined $3.5 Million For Failure to Train Airport Personnel

New York City

April 09, 2013

Port Authority Fined $3.5 Million For Failure to Train Airport Personnel

The PA is forced to create separate force to deal with terror and airport emergencies.

Unmanned Aircraft Spotted Near JFK Airport, FBI Says

Springfield Gardens

March 05, 2013

Unmanned Aircraft Spotted Near JFK Airport, FBI Says

The small, flying object was spotted about 3 miles from the airport Monday, the bureau said.

Fashion Rep Busted in Dali Drawing Heist, DA Vance Says

Upper East Side

February 20, 2013

Fashion Rep Busted in Dali Drawing Heist, DA Vance Says

Phivos Istavrioglou, 29, was busted for stealing a Dali painting worth $150,00 from an UES gallery.

Airports Stop Running Flights As Snowstorm Pounds City

New York City

February 08, 2013

Airports Stop Running Flights As Snowstorm Pounds City

Flights were grounded at New York City-area airports Friday evening.

Busted! Woman Caught Smuggling Cocaine in a Bra at JFK, Officials Say

South Jamaica

January 23, 2013

Busted! Woman Caught Smuggling Cocaine in a Bra at JFK, Officials Say

Two people were arrested within hours at JFK for trafficking cocaine and heroin, authorities said.

Rebuilt Rockaway Rail Line Would Boost Forest Hills Shopping Area, Pol Says

Forest Hills

December 13, 2012

Rebuilt Rockaway Rail Line Would Boost Forest Hills Shopping Area, Pol Says

Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder also says it will help revitalize the Rockaways.

Stranded Travelers Camp Out at JFK Airport for Days

Howard Beach

October 31, 2012

Stranded Travelers Camp Out at JFK Airport for Days

Dozens of passengers slept in JFK Airport's Terminal 8 during Hurricane Sandy.

Pet Cat Lost at JFK Still on the Loose

South Ozone Park

October 25, 2012

Pet Cat Lost at JFK Still on the Loose

The search for 4-year-old Xiaohwa, who suffers from feline HIV, is now heading into its second week.

Pet Cat Goes Missing at JFK Airport

South Ozone Park

October 22, 2012

Pet Cat Goes Missing at JFK Airport

The 4-year-old feline, named Xiaohwa, has been on the loose since Wednesday.

Suspect in Fatal Soccer Coach Stabbing Flees to Mexico, Police Say

Union Square

October 10, 2012

Suspect in Fatal Soccer Coach Stabbing Flees to Mexico, Police Say

Orlando Orea, 32, is suspected of killing Michael Jones, 25.

$32 Million Pet Care Facility Coming to JFK Airport

Howard Beach

September 21, 2012

$32 Million Pet Care Facility Coming to JFK Airport

The $32 million facility will include daycare services and a lawn space for pets to run around.

Man Arrested at JFK Airport for Sneaking into Restricted Area for a Smoke

Howard Beach

September 06, 2012

Man Arrested at JFK Airport for Sneaking into Restricted Area for a Smoke

Wilfrid Isidore was arrested for a smoke break in a restricted JFK area, Port Authority officials said.

$1 Million in Fake Money Orders Seized at JFK

New York City

August 20, 2012

$1 Million in Fake Money Orders Seized at JFK

Customs officials seized the package, sent from Ghana, earlier this month.

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