The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

BREAKING: We just unveiled a Vision Plan to reimagine Newark Liberty International Airport as a world-class gateway that can accommodate continued passenger growth in the coming decades. The plan calls for a new Terminal B to complement the award-winning Terminal A, a streamlined roadway network, more efficient aircraft taxiways, and more. “A modern, efficient, world-class Newark Liberty Airport is more than just a dream. We now have an actionable path forward thanks to this comprehensive vision plan,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. Learn more about our plans for #ANewEWR: https://ow.ly/1Yv750TNRez #Newark #Aviation #Redevelopment

As we celebrate the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight the inspiring journey of Priscilla Sanchez, the Port Authority Police Department's (PAPD) first female captain of Hispanic heritage. Her story began when, as a 10-year-old, her older brother gifted her a stuffed puppy before his deployment to Iraq. That small gesture of love would stay with her through the decades as she pursued a career in law enforcement, culminating in a trailblazing role within the PAPD. Years later, Sanchez’s sons hugged that same puppy as she rose to captain. Sanchez’s journey is a testament to the power of family, tradition, and pride in heritage. Her leadership within the PAPD highlights the important contributions of Hispanic Americans in public service. Read more on our Now Arriving blog: https://ow.ly/Zlg150TLOOS #HispanicHeritageMonth #PAPD

Congratulations to the eight engineering students who have been selected for the Rutgers-PANYNJ Scholarship Program! We've worked with Rutgers University since 2022 to provide each student with annual tuition assistance, summer internship opportunities, and job placement upon graduation. This program is just one of many ways we ensure our agency reflects the diversity of the communities we operate in. #Rutgers #Engineering #Scholarship

Do you think you could pull a plane? This weekend we partnered with United Airlines and Special Olympics New Jersey to host a charity plane pull at Newark Liberty International Airport in honor of Yusimil Un, a Port Authority employee who passed away earlier this year. Teams of up to 20 competed to see who could pull a Boeing 737 across the tarmac the fastest, with proceeds benefitting Special Olympics New Jersey. #SpecialOlympics #Charity #PlanePull

📢 Attention DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises)! Join us for the PANYNJ Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement Program DBE Outreach Event on Wednesday, October 9th at 10:00 AM (doors open at 8:30 AM), at the CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan. This is a great opportunity to: - Learn about early project bid opportunities - Gain insights into the procurement process - Network with prime contractors for the Staging and Storage Facility & Ramp Structure Project Key areas of work include: - Architectural - Concrete - Excavation - MEP Systems - Structural Steel, and many more! (Full list available via Eventbrite) Registration closes on Monday, October 7th at 4:00 PM or until space fills up. Don’t forget to bring a government-issued ID for entry and business cards for networking. 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/3uhg50TExNL #DBEOpportunity #PANYNJ #InfrastructureProjects #ConstructionOpportunities #Networking #BusTerminalProject #DBE

#ICYMI The Port Authority's airports were recognized by industry experts at ACI World - Airports Council International during their Customer Experience Summit in Atlanta, GA. -Our very own William DeFeis, MPA, C.M. spoke at a panel on "The Accessible Airport Experience" -Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia all received renewal of their ACI Airport Customer Experience Accreditation at Level 2, as well as ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation, Level 1. -ACI World also named LaGuardia Best Airport in its Class earlier this year! #Airport #Award #Accessibility

#ICYMI The first U.S. airport Eataly location is coming to JFK Terminal 8! The $1.2 million commercial redevelopment of the recently expanded and modernized terminal includes 21 new dining and retail options, including 13 local and diverse businesses and New York favorites like Alidoro and Harlem Chocolate Factory. “Our single-minded focus has been to build a new JFK International Airport that will rival the best in the world, while also generating economic opportunities for the communities nearby,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. More than 60 new concessions are planned to open in phases through 2025. Learn more: https://ow.ly/WifO50Tx4fR #AWholeNewJFK #Aviation #Redevelopment

AUGUST MONTHLY VOLUMES ARE IN! ✈️ Airports: Our commercial airports concluded the summer travel season with record-setting Labor Day travel, serving approximately 2.5 million passengers from 8/29-9/3. We welcomed approximately 13.4 million passengers in August. 🚆PATH: In August, the PATH commuter rail system maintained ridership at two-thirds of pre-pandemic 2019 levels, with an average weekly ridership of 175,682. PATH has moved approximately 36.8 million passengers from January to August of this year. 🛥️ Port NY & NJ: The Port of NY & NJ was third busiest in the nation for moving total containers and imported loaded cargo, handling over 790,000 TEUs in August 2024. This was the sixth consecutive month with over 700,000 TEUs handled. 🌉 Bridges & Tunnels: About 10.7 million eastbound vehicles used the Port Authority’s six vehicular crossings in August 2024. Approximately 81.1 million eastbound vehicles have used the agency's crossings from January to August. Visit our press room to learn more: https://ow.ly/8cpc50StIrr #Transportation #Volumes #Data

#ICYMI We placed the final beam of structural steel at JFK's new Terminal 6! The $4.2 billion, 1.2 million square foot new terminal will include world-class passenger amenities, cutting-edge technology, and stunning public art when it opens to the public in 2026. The new terminal also provides opportunities for the surrounding community, creating over 4,000 jobs (including 1,800 union jobs!) and continuing The Port Authority's commitment to working with local minority- and women-owned businesses. Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton said, “Just seven years ago when we unveiled our JFK Vision Plan, few people believed we could build a new world-class airport while maintaining full flight operations and managing record passenger volumes. But seeing is believing. And in just a couple of years, travelers will experience a beautiful and efficient new airport with a uniquely New York sense of place.” Learn more: https://ow.ly/xza950TBhfv #AWholeNewJFK #Construction #Milestone

On September 19, the Port Authority’s chief operating officer, Jim Heitmann, was honored as a distinguished industry leader by the South Asian American Association Inc. (#SAAAI) at their 2024 Scholarship Fundraising Dinner for his impact and contributions to the region, including his role in the agency’s redevelopment of its major airports and in the replacement of the Midtown Bus Terminal. Rizwan Baig, P.E. the chief engineer of the Port Authority, introduced Jim by asking the nearly 600 guests to acknowledge Jim’s lengthy career behind the scenes of some of the region’s biggest infrastructure projects with a resounding chant of "Thank you, Jim!" In addition to Port Authority staff and Jim’s family, many of the guests represented engineers and crews from peer agencies and Port Authority partners across many agency projects spanning the airports, the bridges and tunnels and PATH. SAAAI was founded in 2000s by a group of professional engineers to help New York City students pursue their education in engineering. At this year’s dinner, 10 aspiring engineers from regional universities and colleges were awarded scholarships of $7,000 each.