New York City-area airports are refusing to play Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown – as Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed the DHS chief over the “false” and “nakedly partisan” message.

TSA employees are working unpaid as the government shutdown continues, and while Kristi Noem calls out Democrats in a new ad, major airports aren’t allowing the political message.

Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to hobble DEI initiatives, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey emphasized it would continue “good faith” subcontracting goals to include a wide range of firms and local workers.

FOX 5 NY metro cameras captured thick plumes billowing from the area near Newark Liberty International Airport.

A total of 60 flights had been delayed at Newark Airport as of 11:06 a.m. on Oct. 9, according to FlightAware, which tracks cancellations and delays at airports around the world. FlightAware reported a total of 235 delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Oct. 6.

Newark Airport's new AirTrain fleet will include seven five-car trains, each carrying 135 to 160 passengers—more than doubling the current capacity.

The FAA extended its Newark airport flight cap through Oct. 2026, with the limit at 72 flights per hour to ease delays and boost efficiency.

Trump's transportation secretary said unpaid air traffic controllers are calling in sick during the government shutdown, potentially causing a ripple effect of delays.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at the New Jersey airport to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls.

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