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Vaughn College has once again been recognized in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the best colleges in the Regional North category. Vaughn earned spots in multiple categories including #1 for “Social Mobility,” #18 for “Best Regional College,” and moved up nine points to receive a “Best Colleges for Engineering” recognition. “The ranking that makes us the proudest is to be number one in social mobility—this is the evidence that we are providing a transformational education for our students and a pathway to a highly employable, strong career path with top earning potential,” said Vaughn College…

The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport today announced that Ethos Farm Americas has been selected as a strategic provider to support guest experience services for the world-class all-international terminal. This partnership will play a pivotal role in helping New Terminal One deliver its vision of making every guest experience an extraordinary moment to remember. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an…

JetBlue and the New York Jets unveiled a new Jets-branded livery at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today. Named “J! E! T! B! L! U! E!” and designed with refreshed 2025 season branding, the aircraft showcases the team’s latest logos and colors, turning heads at 35,000 feet and on the tarmac. “We are so excited to unveil our third livery design with our long-term partner, JetBlue,” said Jeff Fernandez, New York Jets SVP, Business Development & Ventures. “Seeing this plane—and flying on it—is a chance to feel the energy, pride, and passion that define our team. It’s bold, it’s…

United CEO Scott Kirby was in Newark (EWR) to celebrate the airline’s operational turnaround at EWR and discuss the bright future for the carrier’s premier East Coast hub. This summer, United celebrated its best operational summer ever at EWR, putting the airport on par with JFK and LGA for on-time performance. In fact, United flights out of Newark arrived on-time more often this summer than flights operated by airlines out of JFK or LGA.* These rankings come as more than six million people flew United on-time through Newark this summer, the most in the airline’s history.** In addition, United’s Connection Saver technology helped more than 28,000 customers make tight…

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), today announced a partnership with Long Island-based Fortbrand Services LLC to manage the terminal’s future all-electric ground support (e-GSE) fleet in a common use, or pooled, setup. JFK will be the first airport in North America with new terminals offering pooled e-GSE, which represents a significant step toward achieving the Port Authority’s industry-leading commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The future all-electric T6 ground support fleet will eliminate…

Welcome to the September issue of Metropolitan Airport News. It’s hard to believe, but as the airports prepare for snow season, it’s still technically summer for a few more weeks. With Labor Day behind us, passenger volumes will start to level off, and we can take a breath before the weather takes over the headlines. Speaking of Labor Day, this month’s issue focuses on the multitude of employment sectors that exist in an airport community, really a city of its own. It’s a favorite topic of Metropolitan Airport News. We have a strong mission to support and connect job seekers…

Jones Beach State Park is home to over six miles of gorgeous white-sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean and encompasses a marine environment of 2,400 acres along the south shore of Long Island. In 2024, Jones Beach celebrated its 95th anniversary with a record-breaking attendance of 9.5 million visitors, making it one of the most popular recreational spots on the East Coast. On May 23, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the procurement of $100 million to invest in the last major piece of the beach’s historic infrastructure; a piece that has been untouched by any revitalization that has taken place…

Founded in 2016 in Jamaica, Queens, The Nourish Spot began as the vision of Dawn Kelly, a former corporate communications executive who pivoted into entrepreneurship after decades in the media and nonprofit world. Inspired by her own wellness journey and a desire to bring healthier food options to her neighborhood, Dawn created The Nourish Spot as a wellness bar serving smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, salads, wraps, and açaí bowls curated from fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and seeds. From the beginning, The Nourish Spot has been a family business. Dawn’s children – especially her daughter, Jade Duncan – have worked side…

In collaboration with Newark Alliance, Fraport USA hosted the “Celebrate Newark” event at EWR Terminal B, spotlighting the city’s rich culture, vibrant festivals, and community programs. Passengers and employees enjoyed a festive atmosphere with music from a local artist, chances to win exciting prizes, and exclusive EWR Terminal B swag!

Forwarders are providing stability for shippers as tariffs, de minimis reform, and new compliance demands add to supply chain insecurity, Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association (AfA), said on Friday. AfA members are helping customers adapt to shifting trade flows and rising costs by keeping freight moving and offering practical solutions in uncertain markets, Fried told members of the Los Angeles Air Cargo Association.  Fried pointed to pressures that continue to test supply chains, including cyber risks exposed by the CrowdStrike outage, an increase in extreme weather events, and geopolitical instability from Ukraine, the Red Sea, and the Taiwan Strait.   He…