Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, arrested for trespassing at a federal immigration facility last week, compared his confrontation with federal authorities to the biblical King David's trials.

Should Newark Airport close until air traffic control upgrades are made? Experts and officials debate safety and the economic impact.

Over the past two weeks, several equipment outages at the Philadelphia-based air traffic control center that guides planes to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, have raised questions on just how safe it is to fly at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy released a four-point plan to address the failing infrastructure at Newark Liberty Airport.

Ethan Suwankosai dominated the face-off circle for Newark Academy, winning 12 of 18 attempts (67%) while collecting a game-high 11 ground balls. His control of possessions proved crucial in establishing Newark Academy’s offensive rhythm throughout the contest.

United Airlines executives are trying to reassure their customers it is safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport, despite widespread cancellations and air traffic control issues continuing to spark concerns.

Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.

Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.

Newark East Side began its comeback in the bottom of the second, scoring twice to cut the deficit to 5-2. The Red Raiders added two more runs in the fifth inning to pull within 5-4 before taking control with a three-run sixth inning to secure the 7-5 victory.