Category Archives: New York

George Washington Bridge Wraps Up Seventh Year “Lit Pink” For Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on October 29, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

Text By Neal Buccino, Senior Public Information Officer Video Produced By Rudy King, Public Information Officer The George Washington Bridge is finishing its seventh consecutive October with its mighty steel cables lit pink, rather than their usual white, in honor of … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name: Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge

Posted on October 22, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Gregory Quinn, Special to the Port Authority PART III:  The Difference Makers Quick: Why is the Outerbridge Crossing named the Outerbridge Crossing? Surely it’s because it’s our most remote bridge, right? Located near Tottenville, on the southern tip of … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Ironworkers Footloose on Port Authority Infrastructure

Posted on October 12, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Roz Hamlett, Portfolio Editor Photos and Audio by Stephen Nessen, WNYC Public Radio During a recent meeting on the 23rd floor of 4 World Trade Center, a Port Authority colleague of mine was discussing the results of a research project when … Continue reading →

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