Category Archives: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Girders for the Goethals

Posted on April 5, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Neal Buccino, Senior Public Information Officer Photography by Rudy King and Mike Dombrowski Picture a standard I-beam, the type you might see at a construction site. Now imagine it’s taller than the Statue of Liberty’s height from feet to torch … Continue reading →

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Port Authority Managers: Boots (and Heels) on the Ground

Posted on March 31, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Cheryl Albiez, Senior Public Information Officer Today, Portfolio launches “Boots on the Ground,” an occasional series spotlighting Port Authority women managers who possess the ability, knowledge and experience to handle critical positions of responsibility. These strong, bright and innovative … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month: Lee Jaffe, Port Authority’s Legendary First Female Director of Public Affairs

Posted on March 22, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Lenis Rodrigues, Media Relations Staff CLICK IMAGES FOR A CLOSER VIEW    Lee Jaffe was a brilliant woman from a small Pennsylvania town who worked as the Port Authority’s Director of Public Relations from 1944-1965. She served as the … Continue reading →

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