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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Has A New Executive Director

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Kathryn Garcia Officially Appointed to Lead Port Authority

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New York NY, In a landmark move for regional transportation, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners has officially approved Kathryn Garcia as the agency’s next Executive Director.

The appointment, confirmed on February 5, 2026, signals a new chapter for the bi-state agency as it embarks on a massive 10-year, multi-billion-dollar capital plan. Garcia, a veteran public servant known for her “get-it-done” reputation, will officially take the helm on Monday, February 9, 2026.

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3 Officers Injured: Wild Multi-State Chase Ends in GWB Crash and Drug Arrest

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From Teaneck to Manhattan: High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest After Officer Struck and Multi-Car GWB Crash

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Teaneck NJ, a routine license plate alert escalated into a violent multi-state pursuit Sunday evening, leaving three police officers injured and several civilian vehicles damaged. The suspect, now in custody, is accused of using his vehicle as a weapon against law enforcement before leading police on a high-speed chase across the George Washington Bridge.

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Record-Breaking 6.6 Million Travelers Expected at Port Authority Airports and Crossings This Labor Day Weekend

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Newark NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a record-breaking Labor Day travel rush, with more than 6.6 million passengers and drivers expected across its airports, bridges, and tunnels from Thursday, August 28 through Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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NTSB Probes Jersey City PATH Station Fire: Electrical Arcing Blamed, 19 Injured

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Federal investigators say a smokey fire that forced the evacuation of a crowded PATH train in Jersey City earlier this month was likely caused by electrical arcing on the tracks, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday.

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Fuel Truck Overturns at Teterboro Airport: Major Emergency Response Successfully Mitigates Jet Fuel Spill

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TETERBORO, NJ – June 20, 2025 — A serious fuel spill incident unfolded early Friday morning at Teterboro Airport, when a jet fuel tanker overturned at Signature Aviation, prompting a multi-agency emergency response that lasted for over nine hours.

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Groundbreaking Begins for $10B Midtown Bus Terminal Revamp – Green Space

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New York NY, the long-awaited transformation of Manhattan’s outdated Midtown Bus Terminal is officially underway. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on the Dyer Avenue deck-overs, marking the first phase of a $10 billion project that will redefine the future of regional transportation and urban space.

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