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Women’s History Month: PAPD Assistant Chief Norma Hardy on the road less traveled

By Mercedes Guzman, Media Relations, Police Blogger When PAPD Assistant Chief Norma Hardy of New Jersey Air Transportation began her trailblazing career more than two decades ago, she set out on a road less traveled by women to reach the … Continue reading

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Women’s History Month: Lee Jaffe, Port Authority’s Legendary First Female Director of Public Affairs

By Lenis Rodrigues, Media Relations Staff CLICK IMAGES FOR A CLOSER VIEW    Lee Jaffe was a brilliant woman from a small Pennsylvania town who worked as the Port Authority’s Director of Public Relations from 1944-1965. She served as the … Continue reading

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OUTSIDE THE BOX – NOT ALL PORT CARGO COMES IN A CONTAINER

By Deputy Director Steve Coleman, Media Relations Nearly 60 years ago, entrepreneurial businessman Malcom McLean developed and launched an innovative shipping concept when he transported cargo in steel containers for the first time from the Port of New York and … Continue reading

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