Author Archives: PANYNJ PORTfolio

Michelangelo and the Port Authority

Posted on July 7, 2017 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Roz Hamlett, Media Relations Staff A stroll through the installation of reproductions of Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling frescoes now on display in the World Trade Center Oculus isn’t quite the same as visiting the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. Minus the cost … Continue reading →

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Music to Their Ears: The PAPD Pipes and Drums Scholarships

Posted on June 28, 2017 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Lenis Rodrigues, Media Relations Staff Three high school students who aspire to careers in law enforcement – and who want to continue their participation in pipe and drum bands – recently were awarded scholarships they hope will help them … Continue reading →

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Bayonne Bridge Steel Rope, Making History in Lower Manhattan

Posted on June 22, 2017 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Neal Buccino, Special to Portfolio Photos by the Port Authority’s Mike Dombrowski Six centuries ago, engineers in the Inka Empire designed cable bridges long enough to span Peru’s mountain gorges and durable enough to withstand earthquakes. They wove these … Continue reading →

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