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News, articles and information about the Port Authority, which was formed in 1921 to administer the common harbor interests of New York and New Jersey. Today, the organization controls the major airports, bus and marine terminals, several bridges and tunnels connecting the states.
News, articles and information about the Port Authority, which was formed in 1921 to administer the common harbor interests of New York and New Jersey. Today, the organization controls the major airports, bus and marine terminals, several bridges and tunnels connecting the states.
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Hanna may force ships to sea
247-4744As Tropical Storm Hanna bears down on Hampton Roads this weekend, the region's maritime community is awaiting word from the Coast Guard on whether local waterways will be open for business. Maritime businesses are preparing for the possibility that...Tags: Local Authority, Government, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Armed Forces
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DA: JFK baggage handlers stole $280K in jewelery
Two baggage handlers at New York's Kennedy International Airport are charged with stealing $280,000 in jewelry from a suitcase. Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown said Wednesday that the victim, a jewelry dealer, discovered about 925 items missing...Tags: Local Authority, Los Angeles, Kennedy Airport, Prosecution, New York
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NY trucker accused of license plate disappear ruse
New York authorities didn't see this one coming. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says the driver of a tractor-trailer rigged the front license plate of his vehicle so that it would "disappear" as he drove through a toll plaza, allowing him...Tags: Local Authority, Vehicles, Prosecution, New York
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Turnpike Authority proposes toll hikes
Associated Press WriterThe New Jersey Turnpike Authority on Thursday asked Gov. Jon Corzine to approve a series of toll increases on the Turnpike and Parkway pay for road improvements, help fund a new rail tunnel into New York City and meet existing debt. The proposed...Tags: Local Authority, Executive Branch, AAA, Government, Transportation
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Could Palin handle 9/11 attacks? Depends who you ask
michael.frazier@newsday.comWhen ex-New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's experience as a mayor and governor gave her the experience to handle a disaster such as the 2001 terror attacks, the comment didn't surprise the Port Authority...Tags: Executive Branch, Local Authority, Government, Rudy Giuliani, Republican Party
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Corzine won't block toll hike on Philly bridges
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine says he will not block a toll hike for four Philadelphia-area bridges. Corzine has veto power over decisions by the Delaware River Port Authority, but says he won't exercise it in this case. The toll hikes will go into...Tags: Local Authority, Heavy Engineering, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), New Jersey, Walt Whitman
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Delray Beach: 9-11 victims to be honored
Delray Beach Fire-Rescue wants to invite the public to remember those who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, with the National Patriot's Day Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Sponsored by the Fire...Tags: Local Authority, Medical Services, Delray Beach, Emergency Planning, Fires
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FAA warns NY airports about blocking some flights
The Associated PressThe Federal Aviation Administration warned on Tuesday that New York's three big airports may violate federal regulations if they block flights from landing slots scheduled to be auctioned by the FAA. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates...Tags: Local Authority, Transportation, Air Transportation, Kennedy Airport, Regional Authority
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New York airports escape widespread flight delays
keith.herbert@newsday.comNew York escaped widespread flight delays that afflicted airports around the country yesterday when a computer system that processes flight plans malfunctioned. Troubles started about 1 p.m. at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Hampton, Ga.,...Tags: Local Authority, Transportation, Long Island, Air Transportation, Transportation Accidents
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IN BRIEF
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is delaying a slot auction planned for next week at Newark Liberty International Airport after running into fierce opposition from airlines and the other New York-area airports. The airlines had asked the FAA'...Tags: Local Authority, Transportation, Auction Service, Air Transportation Industry, New York
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PATH service resumes after track fire Track in Hoboken
PATH commuter rail service has been restored on lines from Hoboken to World Trade Center and 33rd Street. The Port Authority says a fire on the electrified third rail just outside the Hoboken station disrupted service from about 9 a.m. to 10:50 a.m....Tags: Local Authority, Public Transportation
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'Power poles' keep fliers wired at Newark airport
Your search for a wall outlet to recharge your cell phone at Newark Liberty Airport just got a lot easier. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a system of kiosks that feature outlets where electronic devices can be recharged for free....Tags: Local Authority, New York
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