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PA to Help Port Truckers Replace Rigs

T he Port Authority announced itwill commit $1.2 million to supplement the $9 million in

expected federal grants to help truck-ers who drive the oldest trucks servingthe agency’s port to buy newer, moreenvironmentally friendly vehicles.

The $10.2 million in funds for thePA’s Truck Replacement Program willprovide grants for a portion of thereplacement costs. The objective is to

replace approximately 400 trucks withmodel year 1994 or 1995 engineswith trucks that have 2007 or newerengines. This is expected to result inemissions reductions of approximately184 tons of fine particulate matter and3,843 tons of nitrogen oxides over theremaining useful lives of the vehiclesbeing replaced.

One WTC’s Major‘Feet’

T hanks to the recent addition ofthree new tenants, One WorldTrade Center has begun 2016

with more than 2 million square feetof its rentable space leased – roughlytwo-thirds of the space in the WesternHemisphere’s tallest skyscraper.

Internationally renowned real estatedeveloper SHVO and sharing-economystart-up Juno Lab signed pre-built leases with The Durst Organization in mid-December for approximately12,000 and 10,000 square feet,respectively, on One WTC’s 84th floor.The PA announced last week thatProgenics Pharmaceuticals, an oncology-focused biotech company,has signed a long-term lease forapproximately 26,500 square feet on the 47th floor.

There are now 26 tenants occupying One WTC. They represent a variety of business sectors, includingmedia, technology, financial services,and advertising.

These new tenant leases are someof the recent developments at WTCthat will result in additional revenue tofund the agency’s transportation mission.

On December 10 of last year, thePort Authority Board of Commissionersauthorized modifications to its netlease agreement for 2 WTC to attractanchor tenants 21st Century Fox andNews Corporation, and jumpstart construction of the tower, which will eventually unlock approximately$500 million to fund capital transportation projects.

PAPD Celebrates 81 Promotions

T he Port Authority Police onJanuary 8 celebrated the promotions of 81 uni-

formed officers at a ceremony atSt. Peter’s University in JerseyCity. Through these promotions,the PAPD has further enhancedits supervisory structure to continue effectively safeguardingagency airports, seaports, tunnels, bridges, and other facilities – some of the busiest transportation links and gateways inthe nation.

The ceremony, which was attendedby hundreds of family members,friends, and colleagues, recognizedthe promotions of officers to keyPAPD leadership positions, includingInspectors Raymond Bryan andLouis Klock to Deputy Chiefs,Captain Christopher Figaro toInspector, and Captains CharlesO’Connor and Ronald Shindel toDeputy Inspectors. The ceremony also celebrated the promotion of two officers to Detective Lieutenant, fourto Detective Sergeant, 18 to

Lieutenant, 42 to Sergeant, and 10 to Detective (all listed at the end ofthis article).

Executive Director Pat Foye said,"These officers exemplify the integrity,fortitude, and bravery of the PAPD,which in 2015 alone saved over 60people – a feat they may just humblyconsider 'their duty,' but one theirfamilies and the people of this regionknow is nothing short of amazing. Wecongratulate these officers, whosebravery will continue to do this agencyproud and keep its facilities and customers safe."

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“Our goal is to balance the need toefficiently and effectively move goodsto and from our port terminals, whilecontinuing to be good environmentalstewards to the communities that surround our port facilities,” said PortCommerce Director Molly Campbell.“We believe our plan achieves this bal-ance and will ensure that we continueto systematically address this issue forall stakeholders.”

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“These promotions infuse the PortAuthority Police Department with newenergy and perspectives in all ranks,”said Chief Security Officer ThomasBelfiore. “From new detectives tonew chiefs, the department benefitsfrom those who take on increasedresponsibilities and leadership roles.We congratulate them and their families, and wish them continuedsuccess as they go forth and serve.”

Superintendent of Police/Director of Public Safety Michael Fedorkosaid, “It is an honor to promote thesesupervisors and officers. They have alldistinguished themselves during their careers and have brought great acclaim to the PAPD and tothemselves. I am truly honored tohave the opportunity to move themforward in the police department.”

To Detective Lieutenant:Lt. Timothy McGovern, Lt. Anthony Morris.

To Detective Sergeant:Sgt. James Graf, Sgt. William Hyland, Sgt. Gabriel Scudese, Sgt. Robert Zafonte.

To Lieutenant:Sgt. Alvin Bhan, Sgt. Jamie Barbarello-Koch,Sgt. Michael Chung, Sgt. Robert Coccodrilli,Sgt. Frank D’Alessandro, Sgt. Michael DeMartino, Sgt. Amy Desthers,Sgt. Robert Jones, Sgt. Michael Kennedy, Sgt. Keith Kostanoski, Sgt. Victoria Lubeck,Sgt. Louis Mancuso, Sgt. George Masouridis,Sgt. Arelys Matos, Sgt. Scot Pomerantz, Det. Sgt. Lauren Previte, Sgt. Kyu-Sae Rhee,Sgt. Michael Sherwood.

To Sergeant:PO George Albin, PO Juan Aponte, Det. Michael Brennan, PO Dennis Burke, PO Raymond Butler, PO Andrew Caruso, PO Rosa Clyburn, PO Keith Conway, PO Brandon Cummings, PO Timothy Dailey,

PO Christopher Daly, PO Oles Derroches,PO Christopher Duffy, PO Rudy Fernandez,PO James Freeman, PO Jeffrey Galub, PO Rocendo Gil, PO Edwardo Gonzalez, PO Anthony Heinlein, PO Craig Hildebrand,PO Craig Hoo, PO Lawanda Irving, PO Colleen Johnson, PO Stelios Kraniotakis,Det. William Kruesi, PO Angel Lopez, PO Thomas Martic, PO Anthony Monagas,PO Sammy Morsi, PO Matthew Newkirk, PO Lisa Orlando, PO Robert Paszel, PO Daniel Perez, PO Frank Pulizzi, Det. Matthew Reheis, PO Rafael Rosario, PO Kristin Ryan, PO Lance Smith, PO Sean Spollen, PO Nadia Stoveken, PO Victor Talamini, PO Andrew Vannata.

To Detective:PO Brian Compel, PO Jason Corbin, PO Atiba Joseph-Cumberbatch, PO Emiliano Fuda, PO Thomas Kemble, PO Matthew Longobardi, PO Josh Maarleveld, PO David NarvaezPO Demitrios Rakas, PO Lisa Serrano.

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A Farewell to the Executive’s Secretary

D iana Guzman-Hall, who served as Secretary tothe current and former Port Authority ExecutiveDirectors, retired on January 4.

Ms. Guzman-Hall joined the agency as a Junior Secretary.Over her 27-year career, she rose through the ranks to take on increasingly important roles providing vital administrative support to agency leadership, including Senior Administrative Secretary in Port Commerce, ExecutiveSecretary for Public & External Affairs, and finally Secretary toformer Executive Director Chris Ward and current ExecutiveDirector Pat Foye.

The Executive Offices thank Ms. Guzman-Hall for herdedicated service and congratulates her on a well-deserved retirement.

In MemoriamPort Authority Police

Officer EamonnMautone, 25, died onDecember 29 in a caraccident on the NewJersey Turnpike in EastBrunswick. OfficerMautone is survived byhis mother, Bridget; father, Edmond; andtwo brothers, Sean and Brendan.

Officer Mautone joined the PortAuthority in March 2014 as part of 113thPolice Academy Class, the largest-everclass in agency history. At the time of hisdeath, he was assigned to the World TradeCenter, which he loved protecting.

June Rivera, 62, passed away onDecember 19. Ms. Riverais survived by her husband, PATH retireeLuis Rivera.

Ms. Rivera joinedPATH in September1986. At the time of her death, she heldthe position of Assistant Trainmaster in theTransportation Division.

Scott Smith passedaway on December 29.Mr. Smith is survived byhis wife, Lauralee, and hisstepdaughter, BritneyKartasheff. He was 58.

Mr. Smith joined thePort Authority in April1986. At the time of his death, he heldthe position of Maintenance GroupSupervisor at the Lincoln Tunnel.

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PAPD Salutes Fallen NYPD Detective,U.S. Veteran

O n December 23, Port AuthorityPolice joined New York CityPolice at the south pool of the

National September 11 Memorial tohonor a fallen brother and hero, NYPDDetective Joseph Lemm, who waskilled on December 21 in Afghanistanby a suicide bomber while serving histhird tour with the Air National Guard.

Detective Lemm, 41, was a 15-yearNYPD veteran and technical sergeant inthe Air National Guard. As a rookieNYPD officer, he had taken part in therecovery efforts after the 9/11 terroristattacks. He would join the Air NationalGuard in 2008.

PA Deputy Police Inspector Ronald Shindelplaces a flower at the south pool, atop theengraved names of the 37 PAPD officers loston 9/11, to honor Detective Lemm.

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Some Leftover Holiday Cheer

T he holidays have technically passed. But likethat last tin of cookies, the ongoing uploadsof New Year photos to social media, and

those delightful luxury car commercials, leftoverholiday cheer continues to provide joy andwarmth, needed more than ever with the winterweather’s fashionably late arrival. To add to the leftover cheer, PA News would like to share a fewstories about Port Authority holiday happenings

you may have missed. Newark Liberty

International Airport offered a variety of entertainment lastmonth. Westfield, EWR’s concession management group,dispatched their festively clad “Merry Makers” to surprisetravelers with random acts of kindness. EWR hosteddance performances by the Newark School of the Arts,Hillside Elementary School in Montclair, and ColumbiaHigh School inMaplewood. The airport also facilitated UnitedAirlines’ annual FantasyFlight event, which

took children and adolescents coping or recovering from serious illnesses or injuries on atrip to the North Pole – a one-hour plane ridethat returned to EWR, where they then metSanta Claus and some of his elves.

PATH invited Mr. Claus to spread holiday cheer at the Journal Square TransportationCenter as well. He and Mrs. Claus, (photo above) who strongly resemble PATH’sMark Merriman and Jessica Mills (back), set up shop with some helpers, Mr.Merriman’s daughter Brianna (right) and Robert Dato’s daughter Caroline, to entertain children of all ages. This included PA Police Lieutenant Kelly Hennessy(seated) and Officers Michael Connolly (left) and Anthony Giordano (right).

The NET-PARAConnection

T he Board Room last month was the forum for a multigenerational meeting of

the minds, as the Network forEmerging Talent (NET) convened for a Q-and-A session with members of thePort Authority Retirees Association.

NET organized the session as partof Executive Director Pat Foye andthe PARA Executive Board’s efforts toenhance collaboration between theagency and its retiree community – an effort that aligns with NET’s primarydirective to foster connectionsbetween up-and-coming staff and PA veterans.

NET President Robert Donahuemoderated the session. RepresentingPARA was President Dave Gallagher,Vice President Rae Ann Hoffman,and fellow retirees Ken Philmus,Steve Borrelli, Mike Morrow, andHerb Ouida.

Nearly 20 NET members gatheredtogether to listen to the retirees sharetheir unique but equally exciting careerstories. NET also solicited their candidperspectives on the agency’s cultureand history, and advice on how tomake the most of one’s time serving“Mother PONYA.”

The panelists encouraged NETmembers to find mentors in theagency that can provide them withguidance and motivation, to gainexperience in both the line and staffdepartments, and, most importantly,to not be afraid to seek out new anddifferent opportunities.

NET members listen intently to a panel ofPARA members including (from left) KenPhilmus, Herb Ouida, Mike Morrow, RaeAnn Hoffman, Steve Borrelli, and DavidGallagher.

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Westfield’s “MerryMakers” spread holidaycheer throughout EWR.

Dancers from the NewarkSchool of Arts.

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Shomrim Society Lights Menorah,Honors Fallen Members

T he candles atop the Port Authority ShomrimSociety’s menorah

glowed with special purposeduring this year’s lighting ceremony on December 8, as the group sought to celebrate Chanukah while illuminating the memory of two fallen members.

During the annual ceremony,which took place at 7 WorldTrade Center, Jared Greensteinand Yaakov Faitelewicz each litcandles for their fathers, retiredPA Police Sergeant AaronGreenstein and retiredEngineering Supervisor Morris Faitelewicz, both of whom passed away in 2015.

The candles stand tall on a prototype of a new menorah, which will replace theone that was lost on 9/11. The new one will be made of a piece of steel from theoriginal WTC.

Executive Director Pat Foye and New Jersey State Senator Linda R. Greenstein(D-14), the late Mr. Greenstein's sister-in-law, served as guest speakers for the event.

Port Authority Shomrim Members in attendance (fromleft): PA Police Officer Sean Pomerantz, PO DavidZuckerberg, PO Henri Portner, Lieutenant and PAShomrim Society President Scot Pomerantz, MarshaHochstadt, and Sergeant Barry Daskal. Not pictured:Craig Massoth.

Four Weddings and a Baby

F or Management & Budget, 2015 ended on a lovely note, as the departmentreflected on some of the year’s exciting happenings, including milestones forseveral partnerships, and the arrival of a junior, junior… junior staff member.

Please join MBD in congratulating Annesa Lau, Juan Luna, Greg Jette, EvelynShapiro on their marriages, and Jeremy Goldstein on the birth of his daughterin February.

MBD Supervising FinancialAnalyst Jeremy Goldsteinwith daughter Amber.

MBD Supervising FinancialAnalyst Jeremy Goldsteinwith daughter Amber.

MBD Senior Financial AnalystEvelyn Shapiro with husbandNathaniel Watchus.

MBD SupervisingFinancial AnalystJuan Luna withwife Angela Jupp.

MBD BudgetPerformance& AnalysisManagerAnnesa Lau withhusbandTerence Lee.

MBD Senior Financial Analyst GregJette with wife Tinuviel Marie Lathrop.

South/Central JerseyRetirees Luncheon

The next luncheon for the South/Central Jersey Port Authority Retirees is setfor noon on January 21 at Captain’s Inn,304 East Lacey Road, in Forked River, NJ.To RSVP, contact Liz DeLaura atlizd1071@gmail.com or 201 666-2228.See the employee bulletin for more details.

Annual MLK BreakfastThe Port Authority’s Network of Black

Employees will be hosting its 29th annualDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast onJanuary 21, 8 to 10:30 a.m. at theMetropolitan Room at the Newark Club. Allstaffers are welcome to join in this long-standing agency tradition. RSVP by emailingpaevents@panynj.gov. View the employeebulletin for more details.

Calendar

Retirement NewsAfter 30 years of agency service, Real

Estate’s Lisa Marie White is ready to enjoya much-deserved retirement. You can wishher well on January 14, 4 to 7 p.m., atBarleycorn Craft Bar & Grill in TriBeCa. Readthe employee bulletin for more details.

Audit’s Bob Meadus is leaving the building. You can wish him well on January 21, 4 to 7 p.m., at Iberia PeninsulaRestaurant in Newark. Please RSVP by January 13 to Marie Roman at 201 216-6022. View the bulletin for more details.

TB&T Assistant Director of PriorityCapital Programs Mike Valletta’s agencywork is done – a whole 31 years’ worth.You can congratulate him on January 26, 5 to 8 p.m., at Battery Gardens. PleaseRSVP with your payment by January 15.For details on how to RSVP, view the bulletin.

PATH’s Kevin O’Brien is departing the station. You can wish him well onJanuary 30, 4 to 9 p.m., at Brasilia Grill inNewark. View the bulletin for more details.

“I think we are going to hear atheme here […] to take that chance,”said Mr. Borrelli. “We all did. There arerisks with a lot of things, but take thatchance.”

NET and PARA plan to continuetheir dialogue through regular meet-ups. Those interested in joining NETshould contact Alex Nin atanin@panynj.gov.

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SPIO Spotlight: The Board Calendar & Metrics Team

T TheSpecialPanel

ImplementationOffice’s BoardCalendar &Metrics Team isfocusing oncontinuing governance and transparencyreforms to further enhanceaccountability,efficiency, andalignment tothe agency’score transportation mission.

The team’s efforts, along with thoseof the Ethics & Transparency Team(spotlighted in October 2015),address reforms recommended by theSpecial Panel on the Future of thePort Authority.

The team’s efforts include creatinga 12-month calendar for Board meetings, developing dashboards forreporting key performance metricsand measuring alignment of PA activities with the core PA mission, and leveraging technology to modernize Board processes.

Board Secretary Karen Eastmanserves as the Executive Sponsor forthe team, whose members includeEnterprise Risk Management GeneralManager and team captain MorganKeane; Program Director of InterstateTransportation Network – FinanceRosemary Chiricolo; Tunnels,Bridges & Terminals Assistant Directorof Asset Management Paul Crist;Office of the Secretary BoardManagement and Support UnitGeneral Manager James McCoy;Marketing and CommunicationsManager David McGrath; 2014Leadership Fellow Megan Maxwell;and MBD Budget Performance &Analysis Manager and Member AtLarge Annesa Lau. This cross-functional team has

more than 165 years ofPA experience.

“Entrustingthe agency'sinternal staff to implementthe recommen-dations of theSpecial Panelreport hasbeen a valuableprocess,” saidMs. Chiricolo, a31-year PAveteran with

experience handling various aspects of the agency’s financial and budgeting functions. “The team appreciates the opportunityto influence how staff engages theBoard while also ensuring that thevoices of the agency's staff on thefront lines are heard and considered.The varied experiences of the teammembers coupled with the extensiveknowledge of the cross-section of staff interviewed provides a great platform to implement the report'srecommendations.”

Mr. McCoy, a 25-year vet withextensive experience with Boardprocesses, agrees about the highvalue that comes with the team’s professionally diverse makeup.

“Hearing the different perspectivesfrom across the Port Authority duringstaff interviews was enlightening, andthe passion in which business needswere described clearly reinforced forthe team how deeply staff cares about the agency and its mission,”said Mr. McCoy.

To follow the progress of the team, be sure to review SPIO’smonthly performance dashboard.

SPIO’s Board Calendar & Metrics Team: (from left)James McCoy, team captain Morgan Keane, PaulCrist, Megan Maxwell, David McGrath, and AnnesaLau. Not pictured: Rosemary Chiricolo and ExecutiveSponsor Karen Eastman.

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AchievementsTB&T Staffer Is Certified

Tunnels, Bridges& Terminals SeniorProject ManagerGodson IkeOraedu earned hisCertified QualityEngineer (CQE)certification from the American Society for Quality.

This certification is reserved for professionals who have gained peer recognition for their effective understandingof the principles, systems, and standardsfor controlling and evaluating service andproduct quality. These professionals arerecognized for their knowledge of humanfactors and motivation, as well as qualitycost concepts and techniques, and theirability to use metrology and statisticalmethods to diagnose and correct improperquality control practices.

Mr. Oraedu earned his master’s in civil engineering from Rutgers University,and is a certified Project ManagementProfessional and licensed ProfessionalEngineer in New York and New Jersey.

A Community ProtectorHonored

Port AuthorityDeputy PoliceChief MatthewWilson was honored by theNew Jerseybranch of thePeace IslandsInstitute (PII) forhis instrumentalrole in creating asafe collaborativeenvironment formembers of thecommunity.

The PII is anot-for-profitorganization dedicated to facilitating collaboration and mutual understandingamong people of different backgrounds tocreate new perspectives and solutions tovital societal issues. Deputy Chief Wilson –a 31-year law enforcement veteran – wasformally recognized at the PII’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner in December.

PA Deputy PoliceChief MatthewWilson (right) withErcan Tozan,Executive Directorof the Peace IslandInstitute’s NJbranch.

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