Category Archives: PANYNJ

The Jackie Robinson of the PAPD: Dr. Cyril O. Byron, Sr.

Posted on February 17, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Mercedes Guzman, Media Relations, Police Blogger In 1948, the year after Jackie Robinson famously broke the color barrier as the first African American to play Major League Baseball, Dr. Cyril O. Byron, Sr. blazed his own trail by joining … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History Month, Civil Rights, first police force, George Washington Bridge, GWB, historic photographs, history, history buffs, Lincoln Tunnel, PANYNJ, police history, Port Authority, Port Authority of NY/NJ, Port Authority Police Department, Tuskegee Airmen, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Port Authority, Super Bowl 50 & Beer

Posted on February 5, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Lenis Rodrigues, Media Relations Blogger Last year, football fans consumed 325.5 million gallons of beer on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether it’s tailgating, hanging out at the local pub or whipping up guacamole for the chips, there’s always a case … Continue reading →

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Portfolio the Blog: 52,000 Reasons to Say Thanks!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

The WordPress.Com stat monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for Portfolio.  Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 52,000 times in 2015. If it were a concert at … Continue reading →

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