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6 Fun Day Trips From Port Authority

No matter how much you love New York, every once in a while you probably need to get out of the city. These trips leave from Port Authority in Times Square. Some will even have you back in time for dinner or a Broadway show.

2013/06/14

Vehicles on the George Washington Bridge on May 27, 2013, Memorial Day (credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

Port Authority Reports Decline In Car Crashes

The agency says the decrease reflects a program that was established in 1998 to reduce motor vehicle accidents.

2013/06/11

JFK Sleeping Security Guard

Sleeping Guards At JFK Raise Major Red Flags About Security

In March, a private security guard employed by the company, FJC Security, was spotted fast asleep. The company is paid hundreds of millions of dollars by the Port Authority to help protect sensitive sites such as JFK.

2013/06/10

James Rubin (credit: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey)

Port Authority Commissioner Steps Down, Plans Move To London

A spokesman for the Port Authority confirmed Sunday that James Rubin’s last day was Wednesday. He was appointed to the post by Gov. Andrew Cuomo a year and a half ago.

2013/06/02

Sign at Atlantic City International Airport (credit: South Jersey Transportation Authority)

Port Authority To Run Atlantic City International Airport

The South Jersey Transportation Authority on Wednesday approved the $500,000 a year payment under the 15-year agreement, which takes effect on July 1.

2013/05/30

Floodwaters rush into the Hoboken PATH station during Sandy (credit: Port Authority)

Port Authority To Spend $59 Million On Hurricane Prep

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is spending $59 million to prepare its facilities for the upcoming hurricane season. The Port Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved the money at its monthly meeting Wednesday.

2013/05/29

Workers atop One World Trade Center (credit: Port Authority)

Port Authority Tweets Photo From 1,700 Feet Atop One World Trade Center

While the top of the spire was installed at One World Trade Center a couple of weeks ago, there are still other pieces to install.

2013/05/24

Sen. Robert Menendez and other officials in front of the Bayonne Bridge on May 20, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Officials Announce Details On Bayonne Bridge Lifting

The Bayonne Bridge is about to reach new heights to allow bigger cargo ships up the east coast, such as those that will pass through the new locks of the Panama Canal.

2013/05/20

The old Pan Am Worldport, is in its final weeks of operation. The terminal is currently used by Delta Airlines. (Credit CBS 2)

What’s Next For John F. Kennedy International Airport’s ‘Worldport’?

The land-constrained nature of Kennedy Airport, and Worldport’s location, make preservation difficult, according to the Port Authority.

2013/05/09

Sen. John Sampson (credit: CBS 2)

State Sen. John Sampson Charged With Embezzlement, Lying To FBI

State Sen. John Sampson has been indicted on two counts embezzlement, five counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to the FBI, prosecutors announced Monday.

2013/05/06

Runners make their way out of the Lincoln Tunnel nearing the finish line of the 2012 Lincoln Tunnel Challenge (credit: LTC5K)

Lincoln Tunnel Challenge Is This Sunday

If you’ve ever wanted to run under the Hudson River then this Sunday morning is for you.

2013/04/26

Bayonne Bridge (file/credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Port Authority Board Approves Construction On 3 Staten Island-To-N.J. Spans

The work on the three bridges, to begin this year, will create more than 5,000 jobs and more than $600 million in wages, according to Cuomo and Christie’s offices.

2013/04/24

JFK Airport (file / credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Overtime Payouts For First 3 Months Of 2013 Skyrocket At Port Authority

Most of the increase for non-police employees is blamed on continuing cleanup from Superstorm Sandy and a higher-than-usual number of snowstorms that affected area airports.

2013/04/24

JFK Airport (file / credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Part Of JFK Terminal Evacuated For Over An Hour Due To Suspicious Package

Part of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport was evacuated Sunday afternoon, after authorities found a suspicious package that turned out to contain toothpaste.

2013/04/21

Passengers being re-screened after an evacuation at LaGuardia Airport's central terminal - April 16, 2013 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Port Authority: All-Clear After Evacuation At LaGuardia Airport

The Port Authority says the all-clear has been given after the upper level of the central terminal building at LaGuardia Airport was evacuated Tuesday morning.

2013/04/16

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