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Jfk Airport
new york city
Jan. 7, 2018
JFK Terminal Floods After Water Main Break in 3rd Day of Chaos at Airport
The airport has been a travel nightmare for many passengers since last week’s “bomb cyclone.”
By
Chas Danner
immigration
Feb. 24, 2017
Customs Agents Check Passengers’ IDs on Domestic Flight at JFK
They were searching for an undocumented immigrant, who wasn’t on the flight.
By
Margaret Hartmann
tranportation
Feb. 21, 2017
11 People Went Through JFK Security Without Being Screened
It took the TSA two hours to report the accidental security breach to Port Authority police.
By
Margaret Hartmann
immigration
Jan. 31, 2017
24 Hours at JFK: The Hour-by-Hour Account of Two Iraqis’ Detainment and Release
Thanks to a team of lawyers operating on no sleep, two persistent New York representatives, and a huge mass of spontaneous protesters.
By
Reeves Wiedeman
Jan. 30, 2017
Most Detained at JFK Airport Under Trump’s Travel Ban Have Been Released
The Department of Homeland Security says no one is being held, but reports on the ground indicate that some are still in limbo or have been deported.
By
Jen Kirby
Aug. 17, 2016
Blackout Strikes JFK Terminal Days After False Alarm Over Shooter
What else could go wrong?
By
Jen Kirby
scary things
Aug. 15, 2016
Scenes From the Terrifying, Already Forgotten JFK Airport Shooting That Wasn’t
Travelers lived through the panic and chaos of a terror attack, only to learn it was an act of mass crowd hysteria.
By
David Wallace-Wells
scary things
Aug. 14, 2016
JFK Airport Evacuated After False Reports of Shots Fired
Clapping and cheering from people watching the Olympics may have caused the confusion.
By
Margaret Hartmann
attack of the drones
Aug. 4, 2015
People Still Haven’t Learned Not to Fly Drones Near JFK Airport
Three drones were spotted flying near the airport this weekend.
By
Jaime Fuller
scary things
Nov. 30, 2014
Bomb Threat Forces American Airlines Passengers to Evacuate at JFK Airport
Traveling on the Sunday after Thanksgiving is always stressful, but the people of Flight 67 had an especially tough time.
By
Caroline Bankoff
flying
Nov. 6, 2014
JetBlue JFK Terminal May Get Its Own High Line
There are plans for a rooftop park.
By
Margaret Hartmann
diseases
Oct. 11, 2014
JFK Airport Is Doing Ebola Checks Now
Plus: a quarantine in New Jersey and a false alarm in Brooklyn.
By
Caroline Bankoff
awful things
June 22, 2014
Worst Cabbie Overcharges, Assaults Tourist
He got upset when an elderly Russian man refused to pay $149 for a 75-foot ride.
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
June 19, 2014
Creative Smuggler Hid Cocaine in Suitcase Handle
His inventiveness will not go unappreciated.
By
Adam K. Raymond
freakouts
June 15, 2014
JetBlue Flight Diverted After Dad Loses It
Just in time for Father’s Day.
By
Caroline Bankoff
complaints
June 14, 2014
Woman Claims That JetBlue Flight Attendant Forced 3-Year-Old to Pee in Seat
The joys of modern air travel.
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
May 7, 2014
Powdered Custard Packages Not the Best Place to Hide Cocaine
No one needs that much non-perishable dessert.
By
Caroline Bankoff
terrorble
Apr. 17, 2014
Flight Delayed at JFK Over Twitter Bomb Threat
No explosives were found.
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 16, 2014
Man Makes Unbelievably Lazy Attempt to Smuggle Gun Past JFK Security
Don’t just put it through the X-ray machine.
By
Margaret Hartmann
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 15, 2014
Uncomfortable Heroin Smuggler Busted at JFK
With $70,000 in drugs in his underwear.
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 7, 2014
The Latest Creative But Ultimately Unsuccessful Way to Hide Cocaine: Goat Meat
A good effort.
By
Joe Coscarelli
animals
Mar. 2, 2014
The Port Authority Kills a Lot of Animals at New York and New Jersey’s Airports
No one wants another Miracle on the Hudson.
By
Caroline Bankoff
air travel
Jan. 8, 2014
Cuomo Knows the Airports Are Terrible
He’s taking over renovation of JFK and La Guardia.
By
Joe Coscarelli
snowpocalypse 2014
Jan. 5, 2014
JFK Shuts Down After Plane Skids Down Icy Runway
The airport was closed this morning for de-icing.
By
Delia Paunescu
dead animals
Dec. 9, 2013
Snowy Owls Are Being Shot Dead So You Can Travel Safely This Winter [Updated]
The animal kill list at JFK Airport has been updated.
By
Joe Coscarelli
scary things
Oct. 20, 2013
A Guy Tried to Board a Flight at JFK With a Bag Full of Dangerous, Sharp Things
And a gigantic container of pub pretzel mix.
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
Aug. 23, 2013
Man Busted at JFK Trying to Smuggle Uranium to Iran in Shoes
Not a good plan.
By
Joe Coscarelli
terroble
Aug. 11, 2013
FBI Responds to Stinky, Probably Harmless Package at JFK Airport [Updated]
It tested positive for weapons-grade chemicals, but those tests are often wrong.
By
Delia Paunescu
historic places
June 21, 2013
The
Times
Is Not Bullish on the Future of JFK’s Worldport
Gather ye Instagrams while ye may.
By
Adam Martin
crimes and misdemeanors
Mar. 28, 2013
Championship Boxer Unaware Guns Are Frowned Upon at the Airport
Robert Guerrero was arrested at JFK today for admitting he had one.
By
Joe Coscarelli
unidentified flying objects
Mar. 5, 2013
Drone or UFO (or Something) Spotted Flying Near JFK Airport
Only one pilot saw it.
By
Joe Coscarelli
the most important people in the world
Feb. 13, 2013
Kimye Skipped Security at JFK, Obviously
They were eventually screened privately.
By
Joe Coscarelli
air travel
Jan. 5, 2013
Duct Tape Restrained Drunk Icelandair Passenger
The photo says it all.
By
Caroline Bankoff
terrorble
Sept. 30, 2012
Stray Fishermen Triggered JFK Terror Scare
They got within half a mile of Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane.
By
Andre Tartar
crimes and misdemeanors
Sept. 26, 2012
Two Women Smuggle Cocaine Into JFK in Their Weaves
More than a kilo each.
By
Andre Tartar
scary things
Aug. 16, 2012
Plane Flying From New York to Moscow Lands in Iceland After Bomb Threat
A fake bomb threat, it seems.
By
Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors
Aug. 13, 2012
Jet Skier Enjoys Peaceful Walk Across JFK Runways
In the battle of man vs. security system, man wins.
By
Adam K. Raymond
sad things
July 22, 2012
Five Killed in Rollover Accident Near JFK Airport
The SUV was carrying eight people.
By
Andre Tartar
car accidents
June 2, 2012
Three Car Pileup Near JFK Leaves Two Dead
A cabbie and a passenger.
By
Andre Tartar
flight delaying puppies!!
Apr. 25, 2012
Dog on Runway Delays Flight at LaGuardia
We’re surprised they didn’t shoot it.
By
Dan Amira
the worst form of travel
Apr. 23, 2012
Lots of Bunnies Have to Die So That We Can Fly in Airplanes
Ninety-nine were killed last year at JFK alone.
By
Dan Amira
Mar. 4, 2012
‘Pregnant’ Woman Stopped at JFK Airport Had Swallowed 25 Heroin Pellets
Customs apparently has a high-tech “Drug Loo.”
By
Andre Tartar
Jan. 14, 2012
Travelers Rushing Through JFK Security Left Behind Nearly $47,000 Last Year
Which should pay for, like, one or two TSA security guards.
By
Andre Tartar
animanhattan
Oct. 27, 2011
Cat Lost by American Airlines Found Alive at JFK
After two months.
By
Caroline Bankoff
air safety
Oct. 7, 2011
Man Stopped at JFK With Brass Knuckles, Sword
That’s not all.
By
Joe Coscarelli
air travel
Aug. 8, 2011
Larceny Up 30 Percent at JFK This Year
Another reason to love the airport.
By
Chris Rovzar
naked people
July 13, 2011
Apparently You’re Not Supposed to Swim Naked Near JFK’s Fuel Depot
One man found this out the hard way this morning.
By
Dan Amira
why they hate us
June 29, 2011
Terrifying Turtle Stampede Delays Flights at JFK
This again?
By
Chris Rovzar
wearing coke whites
June 28, 2011
Over $100,000 Worth of Cocaine Found Inside Sneakers at JFK
The luggage had reportedly arrived from the Dominican Republic.
By
Mike Vilensky
accidents
May 19, 2011
JFK Airport Bus Collision Kills One
And injures several others.
By
Julie Gerstein
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