Category Archives: LaGuardia Airport

PORT AUTHORITY AIRPORTS WELCOME ‘A’ LIST THROUGHOUT HISTORY . . .

Posted on November 12, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Roz Hamlett, Portfolio Editor Throughout history, Port Authority airports have received celebrities from the world over. From popes and presidents to A-list celebrities and celebrated animals, the story of aviation in New York and New Jersey is filled with … Continue reading →

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The Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia: The Age of the Flying Boat

Posted on October 15, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Gregory Quinn, Special to the Port Authority The Yankee Clipper was a sight to behold. One of nine active Boeing 314 Clippers, the Yankee was a massive flying boat—one of the largest aircrafts of its time—made so that passengers … Continue reading →

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Portfolio at the U.S. Open

Posted on September 10, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Roz Hamlett, Portfolio Editor It’s a safe bet the tennis crowd at this year’s U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium will not be cheering for both Serena Williams to win the Grand Slam and the Port Authority’s contributions to … Continue reading →

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