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Miracle On The Hudson

Rescue boats float next to US Airways Flight 1549. (credit: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)

Tuesday Marks 4th Anniversary Of ‘Miracle On The Hudson’

Captain “Sully” Sullenberger ditched the plane in the Hudson River shortly after taking off from LaGuardia Airport en route to Charlotte.

2013/01/15

Sen. Robert Menendez at a news conference announcing federal grant for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue, Sept. 10, 2012. (credit: Alex Silverman/WCBS 880)

North Jersey Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant To Add Dozens More First Responders

Firefighters from North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue are often among the first on the scene for incidents at the Lincoln Tunnel, commuter train and Amtrak tunnels and the New Jersey Turnpike.

2012/09/10

US Airways Flight 1549

CBS 2 Investigation: Taking Flight Without Life Rafts

It’s a policy that goes back decades. Most people don’t know about it. But now a local hero familiar to everyone in New York is pushing for Congress to require life rafts on all flights.

2011/09/21

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Wings Of “Miracle On The Hudson” Jet Headed To North Carolina

The wings of the US airways jet piloted safely into the Hudson River by Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger are heading south.

2011/09/12

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenburger and Mayor Michael Bloomberg

‘Sully’ To Bloomy: Garbage Transfer Station Near LaGuardia A ‘Terrible Idea’

Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger the keys to New York City after he ditched his plane in the Hudson River after a bird strike, saving all 155 people on board. On Tuesday, Sullenberger repaid the mayor with advice.

2011/08/16

(credit: Sean Adams/ WCBS 880)

Hudson River Jetliner Rolling Through Maryland

The State Highway Administration says the 120-foot fuselage of the plane captained by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger left Perryville shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday on a route that will take it through western Maryland.

2011/06/07

(credit: Sean Adams/ WCBS 880)

‘Miracle’ Plane Begins Journey To NC Museum From NJ

The plane that landed safely on the Hudson River more than two years ago is about to begin the slow journey to its final destination.

2011/06/04

(credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

‘Miracle’ US Airways Flight 1549 Headed To Charlotte Museum For Display

The US Airways jet known for its famed “Miracle on the Hudson” landing, has spent the last two years just outside Newark, but it will soon be moving to a permanent display at a Charlotte, N.C. museum.

2011/05/20

In this Oct. 1, 2009 file photo, pilot Chesley Sullenberger, who safely landed his disabled plane in the Hudson River, speaks to the media at LaGuardia Airport. (credit: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger Taking To The Air At CBS News

In his new role as Aviation and Safety Expert for the network, Sullenberger will provide analysis of aviation safety, contributing to all CBS News broadcasts and platforms.

2011/05/19

US Airways Airbus A320 rests against a retaining wall after ditching into the Hudson River in New York on Jan. 15, 2009. (credit: AP)

‘Miracle On The Hudson’ Jet Destined For NC Museum

The plane whose splash landing was called “The Miracle on the Hudson” is set for its final destination: a North Carolina aviation museum.

2011/03/19

Rescue boats float near a US Airways plane floating in the water after crashing into the Hudson River in the afternoon on January 15, 2009 in New York City. The Airbus 320 flight 1549 crashed shortly after take-off from LaGuardia Airport heading to Charlotte, North Carolina.   (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Passengers Remember ‘Miracle On The Hudson’ 2 Years Later

Two years ago, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River. On Saturday, some of the survivors took time to remember that fateful day.

2011/01/15

US Airways Airbus A320 rests against a retaining wall after ditching into the Hudson River in New York on Jan. 15, 2009. (credit: AP)

Charlotte To Exhibit Hudson River Splashdown Plane

The US Airways jet that made a near-miraculous landing on the Hudson River in 2009 will finally reach its destination, but as a museum piece rather than in service.

2011/01/05

The NY Waterway ferry "Thomas Jefferson" departs the Port Imperial ferry terminal - Weehawken, NJ - Sep 25, 2009 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

Ferry Operators Want Contract For NYC Evac.

On 9/11, when people wanted out of Manhattan trooped up the west side highway like refugees until they found their escape – by boat.

2010/09/01

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