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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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Bio Box: Wayne Bryant
NAME: Wayne R. Bryant AGE: 60 HOMETOWN: Lawnside EDUCATION: B.A., Howard University; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law-Camden. KEY POLITICAL POSITIONS: Retired in January 2008 from the state Senate, where he had served as deputy majority...Tags: Delaware River, Society, Wayne R Bryant, Justice System, Local Authority
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Vessels, terminals prep for Hanna
247-4744The U.S. Coast Guard ratcheted up its port storm-alert status Friday in response to the approaching Hanna, warning marine terminal operators, the U.S. Navy and vessel operators that gale-force winds could be expected within 24 hours. As part of...Tags: Local Authority, Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Tropical Storm Hanna, Hampton Roads
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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: Vehicles, Local Authority, Prosecution, New York
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NYC baggage handlers accused of jewelry theft
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...Tags: Theft, Kennedy Airport, Local Authority, 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: Delaware River, Executive Branch, Local Authority, AAA, New York
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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: Alaska, John McCain, Executive Branch, Local Authority, Elections
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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: Paul Taylor, Local Authority, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Hampton Roads, Hurricane Hanna
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Olympic advertisements offer less beer, more Pamprin
WatchdogThe biggest culture shock in watching the Olympics for most sports fans is seeing ads for products other than beer, cars, financial services and, um, those medicines that help middle-aged men, um, stay active. Take this morning's coverage of the......Tags: Local Authority, Multi-Sport Events, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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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: Delaware River, Walt Whitman, Local Authority, New Jersey, Jon Corzine
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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: Auction Service, Local Authority, Air Transportation Industry, New York, Transportation
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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, Health Treatments, Emergency Planning, Medical Services, New York
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Top of the Tuesday tales
Spin CycleDeath toll mounts as Russian invasion of Georgia rolls on. Former Suffolk lawmaker Allan Binder pleads not guilty to receiving $18,000 in bribes to steer lucrative golf course deals to operator Neal Trabich. Political strife intensifies in Kashmir....Tags: Steve Levy, John Edwards, Local Authority, Collective Contract, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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