The last paragraph is sensationalist BS probably written by a Brit aviation reporter visiting the colonies on holiday
The first part sounds a little more accurate, but of course limited in detail. No AA pilot is going to stuff a jet with control problems into LGA when a large hub at JFK with gates and full maintenance is available 2 minutes east. It's been the standard brief for probably 50 years, "...any problems, go to 13R at JFK"
A hysterical crying FA? Maybe from hot flashes or her trip was cancelled and her 3 cats won't get fed, but not from the flight.
"Strong words with Maintenance"? GMAFB. They didn't touch the jet, it came from DFW. Not only would AA pilots not do that, they know how good the guys are and are professionals, no pilot would start getting in the face of a NY mechanic without knowing they would get smacked down like a dog if it was unwarranted.
Too bad 411A isn't still around. He could tell us it was another example of poor flying by AA pilots.