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Bills target perks enjoyed by Port Authority of NY and NJ employees
Two measures that would end perks enjoyed by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey employees and help assure toll-payers that their money was spent responsibly received the Senate Transportation Committee’s endorsement Monday.
The Port Authority, which runs area bridges, tunnels, and transit hubs and owns the World Trade Center site, has been tarnished by audits showing rising employee compensation, excessive overtime, and ballooning debt. The agency’s finances came under scrutiny in August when the board approved steep toll increases at New Jersey-New York crossings that outraged many commuters. (Delli Santi, Associated Press)
