Monthly Archives: August 2016

One WTC: Lightning Always Strikes the Same Place Twice

Posted on August 30, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett  The New York/New Jersey region isn’t ‘lightning alley’ – that distinction belongs to Tampa, Fla. Being home to One World Trade Center, the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, does mean the metropolitan area experiences its … Continue reading →

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PONYNJ: Ten Things You Don’t Know About Shipping

Posted on August 25, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

Compiled by Port Authority Staff When it comes to commercial shipping, history is being made across the New York/New Jersey region. From raising the Bayonne Bridge to accommodate larger ships to dredging the port harbor to 50 feet to allow … Continue reading →

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The Holland Tunnel Takes a Breather

Posted on August 23, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett In 1927, hours before the Holland Tunnel was due to open officially, Chief Engineer Ole Singstad wanted a final moment alone with his new tunnel.   Singstad’s major contribution to the tunnel was its ventilation system, … Continue reading →

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