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CBS News
6 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Historic Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. lighthouse damaged in arson and vandalism spree, investigators say
Sleepy Hollow, New York's historic lighthouse suffered "significant" damage from arson and vandalism, Westchester County officials said. The Tarrytown Lighthouse on the Hudson River, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, reopened last year after undergoing a $3 million renovation. "The Tarrytown Lighthouse is one of our County's most iconic and cherished landmarks," County Executive Ken Jenkins said. "This was a truly despicable act, and we will do everything we can to identify those responsible and bring them to justice." Sleepy Hollow lighthouse damaged A Westchester County Parks employee discovered the damage to the lighthouse Saturday morning, police said Monday. The worker saw smoke, broken windows and other property damage, according to police. Sleepy Hollow police and firefighters responded and put out a small fire, officials said. There was significant fire damage to the flooring on the first floor, along with multiple broken windows on the first and second floors, they said. Valuable antiques, furniture and other "items of historical significance," were also destroyed, officials said. Around three dozen antique books were also vandalized, police said. Chopper 2 over the historic lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, New York, after police said it was damaged in an arson and vandalism spree. June 2, 2025. CBS News New York The damage is estimated to total around $100,000. Anyone with information is asked to call the Westchester County Police tip line at 800-898-8477 or send electronic tips to tips@ The department's mobile app can also be used to send tips. Tipsters may remain anonymous, police say.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Budget airlines contributing to passenger boom at NYC-area regional airports
Traffic is really taking off at two regional airports north of New York City. Budget airlines are powering the growth in passengers. On a random Tuesday afternoon, Westchester County Airport was a busy place. Frequent flier Jill Forrester said she has noticed a big increase in passenger volume. "I have. The waiting room is always packed. There's not a lot of places to sit down. That's why we're up here in the observation tower. It's just a little bit quieter," Forrester said. Read more: Newark Airport experiences another air traffic control outage Why the boom in passengers at regional airports Airport statistics show Westchester County handled 1.5 million passengers in 2017, but in 2024 that increased to 2.3 million. At Tweed Airport in New Haven, a Hearst Connecticut Media study found passenger traffic is up tenfold since 2019. With traffic way up, Tweed is looking at a big expansion, more than doubling the current terminal space. At both airports, traffic is rising since the debut of service by budget airlines such as Avelo and Breeze. "Avelo and Breeze have built routes out of Westchester and Tweed airports to places that people want to go, mostly leisure-focused destinations, and they are charging fares that are potentially more reasonably priced than some of the other airlines that have served those cities," travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldt said. Asked for comment about passenger volume, Westchester County, which is always sensitive to complaints about airport noise, provided a statement from spokeswoman Catherine Cioffi. "While more passengers are moving through HPN, the number of enplanements hasn't increased dramatically. What we are seeing in 2025 is a shift toward larger, more efficient and quieter aircraft, meaning more people per flight, not more flights overall. This is not a surge in air traffic. This is simply smarter, more streamlined air travel. The number of planes in the sky remains stable," Cioffi said. "That said, anyone who has been to the HPN terminal knows it's time for an upgrade, which is why the county issued a Request for Proposals to modernize the terminal at Westchester County Airport. Our objective is to identify a consultant who will work closely with the county to develop distinct design concepts for consideration. Each will focus on enhancing the overall airport experience for passengers. This is not expansion. It's about being able to offer essentials: a seat, a cup of coffee and a bathroom. We are committed to a transparent and competitive process that puts the needs of our residents and travelers first. It's also worth noting that commercial flights make up only about 30% of total takeoffs at HPN," Cioffi added. There is a drawback to the regional airports, analyst says The budget airline destinations include smaller markets in Florida and hotspots such as Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina, but with limited schedules compared to major airlines Harteveldt says budget travelers need to be aware. "If your flights are delayed or cancelled, your options are going to be limited to get you to your destination, whether you are on your way to a vacation or on your way back home," Harteveldt said. Breeze is expanding aggressively in the region, also adding service at MacArthur Airport on Long Island and Stewart Airport in Orange County.
Bloomberg
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Trump Taps Fox News' Pirro as DC Prosecutor, Moves Martin to DOJ
President Donald Trump announced he was appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia, after pulling the nomination of Ed Martin amid congressional opposition. Pirro, a former district attorney and judge from Westchester County, New York, has been at the cable network since 2006.
CNET
06-05-2025
- CNET
Cirrus G7 Plus Test Flight: I Landed a Plane With One Finger
Table of Contents Cirrus G7 Plus Test Flight: I Landed a Plane With One Finger Cirrus Aircraft has introduced Safe Return, a self-landing system that takes control and lands the plane if the pilot becomes incapacitated. CNET got an early hands-on look. Now Playing: Aviation Breakthrough: A Consumer Plane That Lands Itself 06:45 The system, which is part of the new SR22 G7 Plus aircraft, is enabled with the press of a button. It lets the plane talk to air traffic control, find the nearest safe airport, land itself and shut down -- all on its own. While Safe Return has been part of the Vision Jet lineup since 2019, Cirrus says it had to completely rework it for the SR22 G7 Plus aircraft. In this version, the system doesn't just fly the plane but completely controls the throttle. I got to see this system in action; watching the throttle lever move by itself felt like something straight out of Knight Rider, like KITT taking over the wheel. Cirrus Cirrus says the G7 Plus continues the company's legacy for safety, which includes its whole-airframe parachute system, standard across all models, that has saved more than 270 lives. On the tech front, the G7 Plus brings features such as: Electronic Stability Protection Emergency Descent Mode Over-the-air navigation updates Integrated touchscreen flight deck Notifying emergency responders Voice and visual emergency cues for passengers Cirrus Why this matters The SR is a well-sized, beginner-friendly aircraft, ideal for learning to fly. Like any new skill, learning to fly comes with ups and downs, but with the G7 Plus, those "lows" are far less likely to end in disaster. One standout feature is its ability to detect abnormal flight patterns and autonomously take control to land the plane, even without manual activation of the Safe Return button. This is especially valuable when a pilot is flying solo and becomes incapacitated. During our flight, we used a demo version of the software that successfully landed the plane but didn't notify emergency responders or communicate with air traffic control. We departed from Westchester County Airport and touched down at Stewart International Airport. Cirrus With nearly 20,000 public and private airports across the US, getting around in an SR22 could be safer and faster than driving. The Cirrus SR22 G7 Plus -- the same model we flew -- is priced at $1,236,500. It is equipped with oxygen, Global Connect, air conditioning and a composite propeller. In short, the Cirrus G7 Plus could be a glimpse into the future of personal aviation by making cutting-edge safety tech more accessible.
