Tag Archives: George Washington Bridge

Port Authority History: The Singular Achievement of Ernesto Butcher

Posted on February 24, 2016 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

PROLOGUE: ” I read this morning the tribute to Ernesto Butcher whom I never had the privilege of meeting. That said, he is clearly an iconic figure to Port Authority employees who, without exception, admired his courage, his integrity and … Continue reading →

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How Four Port Authority Facilities Got Their Names

Posted on December 3, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Gregory Quinn, Special to the Port Authority George Washington Bridge   One of the most-used bridges in the world, the double-decked suspension George Washington Bridge connects Northern Manhattan to New Jersey via Interstate 95. The namesake for this bridge … Continue reading →

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GWB American Flag Honors U.S. Military Vets

Posted on November 19, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

by Rudy King, Public Information Officer Port Authority electricians unfurled the world’s largest free-flying American flag at the George Washington Bridge in observance of Veterans Day on November 11, continuing an agency tradition that started on the first Veterans Day … Continue reading →

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