Newark Flights Grounded, JFK and LaGuardia Resume: What to Check Before You Fly

Newark Is Still Grounded

The FAA grounded flights at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark after an equipment outage, according to Gothamist. JFK and LaGuardia have since resumed. Newark has not. For anyone arriving from Europe or Brazil, treat Newark as the riskier of the three airports this week. A scheduled departure is not the same as a boarding one, so check the airline's own status page before you set off for the terminal. If you are already at Newark and your airline offers a switch to JFK or LaGuardia, take it, but allow extra time for the transfer across the city. Budget a slow first day either way, since a rebooked arrival can push hotel check-in well past the usual afternoon window.

A Warmer Fall and a Live Foliage Map

The National Weather Service expects above-average temperatures to carry into autumn in New York, with rainfall close to average and a milder winter possible, per Secret NYC. Pack a light jacket for late September and October rather than a heavy coat. Rain is expected to be close to normal, so a compact umbrella is still worth the space. Central ParkCentral ParkThe 843-acre engineered wilderness at Manhattan's heart, designed by Olmsted and Vaux in 1858.'s Fall Foliage Map is live for the 2026 season, tracking when the park's 19,000 trees turn, per Secret NYC. Use it to pick your week instead of booking a foliage trip months ahead.

Station Booths Must Stay Staffed

A Manhattan judge ruled that the MTA cannot leave subway station booths empty when workers miss shifts for emergencies, according to Brooklyn Paper via amNY. The case was brought by the Transport Workers Union Local 100 and disability advocates. Practically, that means a person should be on hand for OMNYOMNYThe MTA's tap-to-pay fare system on all subways and buses, which took over from the MetroCard when card sales ended on December 31, 2025. questions or directions when a callout happens.