Category Archives: New Jersey

Solar Impulse 2: Following Lindberg’s Spirit of St. Louis

Posted on June 20, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

Words and Video by Ron Marsico, Media Relations Staff Solar Impulse 2 glided eastward after taking off from Kennedy Airport at 2:30 a.m. today, attempting to become the first fuel-free plane to cross the Atlantic — 89 years after Charles … Continue reading →

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Recognizing the PAPD Honor Guard Ambassadors   

Posted on June 14, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

“On this Flag Day 2016, in respect for the victims of the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, the American flag is flying half-staff at all Port Authority of New York & New Jersey facilities in solidarity with the state of … Continue reading →

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The Holland Tunnel: Did You Know?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

Did you know that the Holland Tunnel was named after Clifford Milburn Holland, the chief engineer in charge of its design and construction? Holland was a brilliant young engineer who gave his life for the tunnel.  As construction on the … Continue reading →

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