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New York Post
10-07-2025
- New York Post
Russian stowaway says she snuck onto Paris-bound flight at JFK to ‘save my life' in deluded courtroom rant
She's grounded. The delusional Russian stowaway who shockingly snuck onto a Paris-bound flight at JFK Airport insisted at her sentencing Thursday that she tried to skip town to 'save' herself from a purported poisoning — and will stay locked up on charges from a separate brazen bid to get on a different flight. 'My actions were directed toward only one purpose: to save my life,' Svetlana Dali, 57, said during a meandering rant in Brooklyn federal court, where she blamed her behavior on being 'poisoned' by an 'unknown criminal group.' Advertisement Judge Ann Donnelly sentenced the mentally ill Dali, who has been held at a Brooklyn lockup for seven months, to time served at the feds' request — after noting that she'd put the rest of the passengers on the November 2024 flight at risk. 3 Dali was able to brazenly sneak onto the November 2024 flight to Paris by slipping past gate agents, trial evidence revealed. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey via AP 'It's a danger to the public. It's a danger to people working on the plane,' she told Dali after patiently waiting for her to finish her 45-minute speech about allegedly being poisoned with polonium and other 'military grade chemicals.' Advertisement 3 Dali managed to stroll onto the Delta jet by taking advantage of distracted gate agents in the crowded airport. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Dali claimed to have been 'intoxicated' by the alleged 'poisoning' during the stunning Nov. 26, 2024, episode where she managed to evade multiple security checkpoints and board the Delta jet without a ticket or passport by walking past distracted gate agents. 'My actions, what I did, were simply … there were circumstances beyond my control,' she said, wearing a tan sweater and black reading glasses and speaking through a Russian interpreter. Dali will eventually be subject to one year of supervised release — where she won't be allowed to travel without permission — but she won't be getting out of jail right away. Advertisement She remained in custody after Thursday's hearing and will soon be shipped to Connecticut to face state charges carrying a possible 5-year sentence for allegedly trying to sneak onto a flight at Bradley International in Hartford, Connecticut, just 48 hours before her antics at JFK, authorities said. Dali, a Russian citizen who is a legal permanent US resident, was convicted of one count of being a stowaway on an aircraft in May after a three day trial where she made the unusual decision to testify. Trial evidence revealed a shocking lapse at the international airport, where Dali went through security with her bags but then dodged TSA agents who would have checked her passport and boarding pass by tagging along with a Air Europa flight crew. 3 The mentally ill Russia-born woman will remain in custody while facing a separate state case in Connecticut for allegedly trying sneaking onto another flight just Robert Mecea Advertisement After walking onto the plane undetected, Dali spent most of the seven and a half hour trip to Paris in the airplane bathroom, pretending to be sick, but was finally discovered by a flight attendant who demanded that she take a seat as the plane was landing, evidence revealed. Dali gave the flight attendant two fake names when asked to identify herself — 'Amy Hudson' and, when that wasn't convincing, 'Emily Hudson' — and was arrested by French authorities and sent back to the US. Jurors saw video of Dali illegally boarding the plane, before she later admitted to federal agents that she knew what she did was wrong. She was released without bail after her November arrest, but was arrested again in January and sent to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center after cutting off her ankle bracelet and trying to board a Greyhound bus to Canada, prosecutors said. Dali's attorney, Michael Schneider, told the court that Dali suffers from 'mental health issues' and that she had a 'traumatic history as a child and young adult,' without getting into details. The lawyer wrote in a legal filing to the court earlier this year that Dali has experienced 'delusions.' Scheider, a public defender, told the judge Thursday that he hopes to be one day be able to help Dali seek help at a treatment shelter and 'move on with her life.'
New York Post
23-06-2025
- New York Post
AirTrain fares are getting a huge cut this summer to battle horrible traffic and travel woes
Travelers going in and out of New York City will get a summer treat. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is slashing AirTrain fares to John F. Kennedy International Airport by 50% in an attempt to reduce summer traffic congestion. Fares will drop from $8.50 to $4.25 starting June 30 and will last through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Advertisement AirTrain fares to JFK Airport will be cut by half to tackle summer traffic congestion. Markus Mainka – The half-price fare applies at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations, and commuters can pay via OMNY or MetroCard. Some travelers view the AirTrain as an inconvenient way for them to get to JFK with their luggage, but the reduced fare might make them reconsider — especially as traffic from summer travel picks up. Advertisement For the second consecutive year, the Port Authority forecasts that summer passenger volume at JFK will set a new record with 18.3 million expected travelers. Port Authority Chairman Kevin O'Toole also warned of the 'busy summer construction period' at JFK. The airport is in the midst of a $19 billion renovation — the largest airport redevelopment project in the U.S., according to The Points Guy. The half-price fare applies at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement The renovation, which is approaching the peak of its construction and roadway work, includes Terminals 1, 4, 6 and 8. 'We are once again asking travelers to leave their cars at home and take public transit to the airport. The discounted AirTrain fare is one of a multitude of steps we're taking to move passengers to and from JFK as quickly and reliably as possible,' O'Toole said. 'Yes, there will be some temporary inconvenience. But it's all part of building an airport our region can be proud of — for decades to come.' Advertisement Those who choose to drive are being urged to arrive three hours early and to reserve parking in advance due to limited space. Additionally, those using services like Uber or Lyft will need to meet their drivers at a remote pick-up lot to 'avoid gridlock.' Free shuttles will run to the relocated lots.
Time Out
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Free FIFA World Cup watch parties are coming to the World Trade Center
Fútbol fans, rejoice: You don't need a ticket to the Club World Cup or a cross-country flight to feel like you're in the center of the action. Starting Saturday, June 28, and running through Sunday, July 13, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is turning the World Trade Center campus into a hub for free FIFA Club World Cup watch parties—yes, completely free. Presented in partnership with the New York Red Bulls and FIFA itself, the viewings will take place outdoors on the North Oculus Plaza, with games streamed live on a giant screen. The viewing schedule kicks off with the Round of 16 and continues all the way through the final, so you'll get to catch elite international club matchups—think Manchester City, Real Madrid, Palmeiras and Inter Miami CF (Messi alert)—without ever leaving Lower Manhattan. It's the first expanded 32-team edition of the tournament, so expect drama, surprise upsets and maybe a few penalty shootouts. To sweeten the deal, the Red Bulls are bringing their BULLevard experience to the plaza, complete with giveaways, games, special appearances and performances. Nearby retailers and the Oculus Beer Garden will also be slinging snacks and drinks for every kind of fan, whether you're in it for the footwork or the refreshments. The events are standing-room only and weather-dependent, so keep an eye on @explorewtc on Instagram for updates. This isn't the first time the World Trade Center has become New York City's sports living room. Past events have included everything from Subway Series watch parties to ICC cricket screenings and Knicks playoffs. And with New York slated to host 2026 World Cup matches, the energy is only building. No RSVP is necessary, but it's recommended if you want to stay in the loop. Just be sure to take public transit—there's no campus parking and PATH and the MTA are your best bet. Let the (free) games begin!
New York Post
18-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Long Island town sues over JFK's low-flying planes as residents soaring mad over jet noise
A Long Island town long rattled by plane traffic in and out of John F. Kennedy Airport is suing for relief as noise complaints soar about low-flying jets. The town of Hempstead and three residents filed the legal action last week to try to force the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to update maps that outline noise impacts in the area — the first step in alleviating the deafening plane noise. Town residents and business owners have been 'exposed to a daily barrage of noise and vibrations' most strikingly since 2022 when air travel to the Queens airport spiked, according to the lawsuit. Advertisement The town filed the legal action Friday. Google Maps Even though the commotion from the planes has notably jumped in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, including late at night, current Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) don't reflect that reality, lawyers for the town argued. Between April 2024 and April 2025, there have been more than 372,000 noise complaints for JFK Airport – a stark contrast to the more than 142,000 grievances between December 2017 and December 2018, according to the lawsuit. Advertisement The map issued by the PA only include a handful of homes in Valley Stream and is based off a modeling scenario, according to the lawsuit. Town Attorney John Maccarone said in a statement the town is 'proud to stand against the overwhelming amount of flyovers' plaguing residents. 'We will continue to explore every avenue in the fight against this unlawful burden on the health and well-being of Town of Hempstead residents,' he said. Hempstead and North Hempstead filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration over similar problems in February, but that legal challenge was later tossed, according to Newsday, which first reported on the new lawsuit. Advertisement Maccarone stated the town would request a meeting with the federal agency to avoid further litigation. Much of the problems center around Runway 22L, the town argued. While the Port Authority has claimed that the increase in usage for that runway is not a 'permanent change,' the data shows otherwise, according to the legal action. The low flyovers to JFK Airport has led to misery for town residents. Bloomberg via Getty Images Advertisement 'NEMs are important because they establish applicable noise contours around airports,' the lawsuit explains. 'Properties within application noise contours may be entitled to noise mitigation, including physical alterations to their properties and flight path modifications.' A representative for the PA said the agency does not comment on pending litigation.
New York Post
17-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Superfly peregrine falcon dads celebrate Father's Day atop NYC bridges
These are some talon-ted dads. Two superfly peregrine falcons were rightly perched on a pedestal this past Father's Day for fiercely protecting their newborn hatchings in their sky-high nests above the Hudson River and Kill Van Kull. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey gave a special shoutout Sunday to the new dads, who call the George Washington and the Bayonne bridges home. Advertisement 5 A fearless peregrine falcon father sits atop the George Washington Bridge. PANYNJ 'Both falcon fathers have kept watch, brought food, and protected their growing families from the heights of two of the region's most iconic bridges,' the agency crowed. The stellar fathers have each been faithfully attached to their feathery tots, who hatched hundreds of feet in the sky in the spring. Advertisement There are five total peregrine falcon chicks — technically known as eyasses — between the two dads: four males and one female. 5 Five falcon chicks were born this spring in nesting towers on the George Washington and Bayonne bridges. PANYNJ The babies have not yet been named but were recently banded, which helps conservationists track the birds, gathering data on their health and the condition of the overall population. The families have been living in nesting towers atop the bridges, which are made to mimic the cliffside habitats the endangered birds used to rely on. Advertisement Another trio of babies was born 693 feet above the Hudson on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in May. The spans connect the city to New Jersey. 5 The nesting towers are made to mimic the seaside cliffs that peregrine falcons used to rely on. PANYNJ 5 The babies were recently banded so that conservationists can track them, gathering data on their health and the condition of the overall population. PANYNJ 5 There are only an estimated 3,000 peregrine falcones across North America. PANYNJ Advertisement All of the bird babies' mommas have been busy, too — as both parents share the hunting and feeding responsibilities. The females spend the last month keeping the eggs warm before they hatch. There are only an estimated 3,000 peregrine falcons across North America, though populations have been steadily growing over the past decade, according to the National Parks Service. 'The hatchings mark another success in the long-standing effort to protect peregrine falcons in New York, where they remain listed as endangered,' the Port Authority said. The newborns will stay with their parents in their skyscraper homes for about six weeks before they begin developing their own flying and hunting skills.
