Category Archives: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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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Lincoln Tunnel Throwback: Conquest of the Hudson

Posted on August 18, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett Almost 90 years ago, the Port of New York & New Jersey began planning what was originally called the Midtown Hudson Crossing in the riverbed beneath the Hudson River, a seemingly impenetrable and distant netherworld … Continue reading →

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Susan Baer: An Aviation Trailblazer Remembered

Posted on August 16, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett Susan Baer left an indelible mark on the Port Authority, becoming the agency’s first woman aviation director and a highly respected transportation industry pioneer, breaking down silos and cracking the glass ceiling of an industry … Continue reading →

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