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Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Beloved 39-Year-Old Musician Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Beloved 39-Year-Old Musician
Plane Crash Kills 12, Including Beloved 39-Year-Old Musician A popular musician was among a dozen people killed when a plane crashed moments after taking off. The incident happened off the Caribbean island of Roatán, north of the Honduran coast, on Monday, March 17. Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez, age 39, was among the victims. Five people survived, according to the Honduras National Police. A video released by police shows responders pulling one of the survivors from the water. Martinez, known for his interpretation of punta rock, belonged to one of the last generations steeped in Garifuna tradition., according to the Kennedy&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To NYC-Area Airport New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To NYC-Area Airport
New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Nyc-area Airport An airline from the Dominican Republic will soon make its debut in the New York City area, offering budget-friendly flights to the Caribbean nation. Arajet will begin service at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the airline said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The nonstop flights to Santo Domingo will start on Monday, June 16. Newark will be Arajet's second US destination after service launches at Miami International Airport in April. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arajet (@arajetairlines) "Arajet is commit…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At NYC-Area Airport Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At NYC-Area Airport
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Nyc-area Airport A Caribbean nation is celebrating the beginning of commercial flights from the island to the greater New York City area. The first United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica landed on Saturday, Feb. 15. The plane arrived at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), marking the start of weekly Saturday service between New Jersey and the country in the Lesser Antilles. Flights on a Boeing 737-700 depart Newark at 9:10 a.m. EST and arrive in Dominica at 2:39 p.m. AST. The return leg takes off at 3:45 p.m. AST, landing back in Newark at…

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by Chris Spiker
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REAL ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When REAL ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When
Real ID Enforcement Set To Begin Nationwide: Here's When Travelers and those accessing federal facilities will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification under new security requirements. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, requires stricter security standards for state-issued licenses and ID cards.  These credentials will be essential for boarding commercial flights, entering federal buildings, and accessing certain restricted facilities. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske emphasized the importance of compliance, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When New Yorkers Must Meet REAL ID Deadline Here's When New Yorkers Must Meet REAL ID Deadline
Here's When New Yorkers Must Meet Real ID Deadline Time is winding down for New Yorkers to get their federally compliant REAL ID or Enhanced ID/driver's license ahead of a crucial deadline. Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, standard driver’s licenses or non-driver IDs will no longer be accepted for boarding domestic flights or entering certain federal facilities.  To comply with new federal regulations, residents must obtain a REAL ID or Enhanced ID, both of which are available at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices. A REAL ID, which meets the federal standard, can be used for domestic flights and accessing fe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Multiple Systems Have Potential To Be Next Named Tropical Storm Of Hurricane Season Multiple Systems Have Potential To Be Next Named Tropical Storm Of Hurricane Season
Multiple Systems Have Potential To Be Next Named Tropical Storm Of Hurricane Season Three areas are being monitored for the potential to become the next named tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with one of them having a strong chance. In particular, an area in the southwest Caribbean has a high chance of development, according to an update Friday morning, Nov. 1 by the National Hurricane Center, rating the chance at 70 percent. It's expected to develop by the weekend with a depression possibly forming by early next week.  It's moving to the north/northwest slowly and and is expected to advance into the Gulf of Mexico next week.&…

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by Joe Lombardi