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Sean Duffy: “LaGuardia is open. There is a reduced capacity because the…”

Featuring: Sean Duffy, Republican | Secretary of Transportation | National

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Sean Duffy, Zohran Mamdani, and officials give updates on the fatal crash at LaGuardia Airport

Published | Video Starts at 04:10

Also in a car, wear a seatbelt. As you see from last night, they do save lives. I'd also note that as of now, LaGuardia is open. There is a reduced capacity because the aircraft and the fire truck are still in their positions from last night. So we are going to have reduced capacity for some time. But the airport is operational. Again, we'll come back and take your questions, but at this time, I want to turn it over to the FAA administrator, Brian Bedford. (04:10–04:23)

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Asserts that LaGuardia Airport is operational but at reduced capacity due to the crash.

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