Author Archives: PANYNJ PORTfolio

How JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty Handle Extreme Winter Weather

Posted on January 22, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Gregory Quinn, Special to the Port Authority With the first significant snow storm of Winter 2016 expected to strike this weekend, many anxious travelers are wondering how their flight plans will be affected. Indeed, across the entire Northeast region, … Continue reading →

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The Goethals Bridge: What’s the Number 2,450 Got to Do With It?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Rudy King, Public Information Officer Can you say amazing? Well, let us say it 2,450 times and see where we end up. To begin with, not only is the Goethals Bridge 87-years-old, but it’s one of the first bridges … Continue reading →

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Port Authority Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Gregory Quinn, Special to the Port Authority Video Courtesy of the New York State Museum Every year on the anniversary of his birth, the nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Day, pausing to reflect on the impact, wisdom and … Continue reading →

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