Key facts
- Flights were temporarily halted at several airports in the eastern US.
- World leaders are arriving in New York for the UN General Assembly.
- The FAA issued temporary flight restrictions around New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Flights were temporarily halted at several airports in the eastern United States on Tuesday as world leaders began arriving in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary flight restrictions for airspace around New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport.