Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Coverage of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in the Nexus archive.
- Tragedy to triumph: New York breaks ground on final World Trade Center commercial building 25 years after 9/11
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Express, and Silverstein Properties broke ground on 2 World Trade Center, a 55-story building that will serve as American Express’s global headquarters and complete the World Trade Center’s commercial redevelopment. The project, expected to create over 2,000 union construction jobs and 3,200 total jobs, is scheduled for completion in 2031.
- Prepare for Airplane Purgatory
Passengers on United Flight 661 were stranded on the tarmac for seven hours due to a thunderstorm, leading to its cancellation. In the first five months of 2026, 342 domestic flights experienced tarmac delays exceeding three hours, with 2025 holding the previous record of over 700 such delays. Airlines prioritize tarmac delays to free up gate space and maintain schedules, but severe weather and air-traffic control shortages exacerbate the issue.
- A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain turned back due to a possible security threat linked to a Bluetooth device named with a 'certain four-letter word.' Passengers were rescreened and boarded a replacement flight after the aircraft was inspected by Port Authority police. This incident follows other security-related diversions involving United Airlines this month.
- A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain returned mid-flight due to a possible security threat linked to a Bluetooth device named with a 'certain four-letter word.' Passengers were rescreened and boarded a replacement flight after the aircraft was inspected by authorities.
- United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark, US after possible security threat
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, turned back to Newark mid-flight due to a possible security threat. The Boeing 767 aircraft, carrying 190 passengers and 12 crew members, landed at Newark at 9:37pm local time on Saturday.
- A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat midair
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, returned to Newark midflight due to a possible security threat linked to a Bluetooth device named with a 'certain four-letter word.' Passengers were evacuated, rescreened, and boarded a replacement flight after the aircraft was inspected by Port Authority police.
- LaGuardia Airport runway shut down after sinkhole discovered during routine morning inspection
A sinkhole was discovered near a runway at LaGuardia Airport, disrupting flights and leading to several cancellations. The runway was shut down, and emergency construction crews are working to determine the cause and complete repairs. Delays and cancellations mounted, with departures delayed by an average of 30 minutes and arrivals delayed by 38 minutes.
- Air taxis cut hour-long commutes to minutes, riders may be shocked by the price
Joby Aviation successfully conducted the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City, reducing commutes between JFK Airport and Midtown heliports to under 10 minutes. The company aims to integrate these zero-emission aircraft into the region's transportation network, partnering with the Port Authority and NYCEDC. However, potential riders may face high costs comparable to luxury ride-shares.