Superstorm Sandy: New York transport creaks back into life With public transport running at only a fraction of its normal strength, many New Yorkers headed for their cars, creating long queues at petrol stations. JFK airport, the largest in the New York region and the usual arriving point for tourists, opened at noon for a limited service, joining Newark Liberty airport in neighbouring New Jersey. LaGuardia remained closed and officials were unable to give any estimate when it would reopen. Most of the subway lines are expected to re-open with a limited service on Thursday.