Category Archives: New York

STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: THE NEW YORK AIR SHOW IS WHEELS UP

Posted on September 1, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett It’s almost misleading to say the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over Stewart International Airport during the 2016 New York Air Show, which begins today. While the Thunderbirds scream and roar in the airspace … Continue reading →

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One WTC: Lightning Always Strikes the Same Place Twice

Posted on August 30, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett  The New York/New Jersey region isn’t ‘lightning alley’ – that distinction belongs to Tampa, Fla. Being home to One World Trade Center, the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, does mean the metropolitan area experiences its … Continue reading →

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The Holland Tunnel Takes a Breather

Posted on August 23, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett In 1927, hours before the Holland Tunnel was due to open officially, Chief Engineer Ole Singstad wanted a final moment alone with his new tunnel.   Singstad’s major contribution to the tunnel was its ventilation system, … Continue reading →

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