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New Jersey, air traffic control

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Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment
The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic controllers and the aging equipment they use, which President Donald

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DOT Secretary blames Biden administration for air traffic control failures as Newark experiences more delays
Transportation secretary responds to air traffic control issues at Newark, other airports

FAA, Newark Liberty International Airport

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Airlines to meet with FAA to address delays at ‘unacceptably congested’ Newark Liberty International Airport
Airlines will meet with the Federal Aviation Administration Wednesday to address weeks of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport following air traffic control staffing and equipment issues.

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How will FAA fix flight delays at Newark airport? It will start by slowing things down.
FAA holds meeting with US airlines to cap Newark flights

New Jersey, ICE

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Rare look inside ICE's new detention center in Newark
CBS News got a rare look inside a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, where Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested last week. Baraka was charged with trespassing and was taken into custody during his visit to the ICE detention center on Friday.

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Newark mayor returns to immigration detention center days after trespassing arrest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka returns to ICE detention center days after arrest
See homes sold in the Newark area, May 5 to May 11
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Newark area reported from May 5 to May 11. There were 23 transactions ...
WATCH: Newark mayor compares self to biblical hero in wake of ICE protest arrest: 'This is our David moment'
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, arrested for trespassing at a federal immigration facility last week, compared his confrontation ...
Newark faces an airport staffing crisis. Here’s why FAA can’t fix it faster.
Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
Newark Airport Crisis (Live Updates): Ground Delay But Far Less Disruption Wednesday—Here’s What We Know
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
DHS chief Noem accuses lawmakers of 'committing felonies' at Newark ICE facility: 'They should be censured'
DHS secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday called for censuring Congress members who stormed a detention center. She committing a ...
FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International ...
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Sean Duffy outlines plan to fix Newark airport’s ‘Biden-Buttigieg’ mess
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy released a four-point plan to address the failing infrastructure at Newark Liberty ...
Newark Academy defeats High Point - Boys lacrosse recap
Ethan Suwankosai dominated the face-off circle for Newark Academy, winning 12 of 18 attempts (67%) while collecting a ...