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PA NEWSPublished biweekly for Port Authority and PATH employeesAlwaysIn Our HeartsSeptember 11, 2001Robert Kirkpatrick, Stephen Knapp,William Macko, Monica Rodriguez Smithand her unborn child.As thePortAuthoritymarked the14th anniversaryof the Sept. 11,2001 terroristattacks this pastFriday, it wasapparent how farthe agency has come in its duty to thepeople who were lost, the people itserves, and the neighborhood towhich it has finally returned.Surrounded by the awe-inspiringrepresentations of the PA’s unwaveringcommitment – a spire-crowned OneWorld Center occupied by tenants, theWTC Transportation Hub’s Oculusadorned in glass,and a bustlingheadquarters at4 WTC – agencyleaders andstaff joineddignitaries andfamilies of 9/11victims at thecommemorationceremony on the Memorial plaza.New York Governor AndrewCuomo, New Jersey Governor ChrisChristie, New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio, Chairman John Degnan, ViceChairman Scott Rechler, ExecutiveDirector Pat Foye, and other officialsstood together at the ceremony, whichContinued on page 2Remembrance Through RenewalCommences with Stories of Resilience,Returning HomeThe eighth annualRemembrance ThroughRenewal Program began onSeptember 2 with a kickoff event inthe Board Room at 4 World TradeCenter, where five agency veteransshared with staff their stories ofresilience during and following theevents of 9/11.Leadership Fellows ProgramManager Andrew O’Brien providedopening remarks, and 2014Leadership Fellows Rebecca Cassidy,Jeffrey Brauner, and MeganMaxwell gave an overview of theRTR community service efforts, whichConrad BarclayFebruary 26, 1993Reunited at WTC, PA Observes the14th Anniversary of 9/11Mike MaheshJoseph Amatuccio, Christopher C. Amoroso,Jean A. Andrucki, Richard A. Aronow,Ezra Aviles, Arlene T. Babakitis, James W.Barbella, Maurice V. Barry, Margaret L.Benson, Daniel D. Bergstein, EdwardCalderon, Liam Callahan, Robert D. Cirri,Carlos DaCosta, Dwight D. Darcy,Niurka Davila, Clinton Davis, Frank A.De Martini, William F. Fallon, Stephen J.Fiorelli, John Fisher, Donald A. Foreman,Gregg J. Froehner, Barry H. Glick, RosaGonzalez, Thomas E. Gorman, Joseph F.Grillo, Ken G. Grouzalis, Patrick A. Hoey,Uhuru G. Houston, George G. Howard,Stephen Huczko, Anthony P. Infante Jr.,Prem N. Jerath, Mary S. Jones, Paul W.Jurgens, Deborah H. Kaplan, Douglas G.Karpiloff, Robert M. Kaulfers, Edward T.Keane, Frank Lalama, Paul Laszczynski,David P. Lemagne, John J. Lennon,John D. Levi, Neil D. Levin, Margaret S.Lewis, James F. Lynch, Robert H. Lynch,Myrna Maldonado, Kathy Mazza, Donald J.McIntyre, Walter A. McNeil, Deborah A.Merrick, Susan Miszkowicz, Fred V.Morrone, Nancy Muniz, Joseph M. Navas,Pete Negron, James Nelson, Alfonse J.Niedermeyer, David Ortiz, Pablo Ortiz,James W. Parham, Nancy E. Perez,Dominick A. Pezzulo, Eugene J. Raggio,Judith Reese, Bruce A. Reynolds, Francis S.Riccardelli, Antonio J. Rodrigues, RichardRodriguez, James A. Romito, Kalyan K.Sarkar, Anthony Savas, John P. Skala,Edward T. Strauss, Walwyn W. Stuart,Kenneth F. Tietjen, Lisa L. Trerotola,Nathaniel Webb, Simon Weiser, Michael T.Wholey, Louie A. Williams.September 14, 2015/Volume 14/Number 17The RTR Team with the storytellers: (fromleft) Joe Monte, Megan Maxwell, RebeccaCassidy, Steve Plate, Earlyne Alexander,Mary Lee Hannell, Frank Lombardi, DaveHood, and Jeffrey Brauner.Continued on page 4
Reunited at WTC, PA Observes the 14th Anniversary of 9/11Continued from page 1Photos this page: Conrad Barclay“Fourteen years have passed sinceof you who knew so many of thosebegan with the presentation of thewe first gathered here at St. Peter’swe lost as colleagues, friends, andAmerican flag and a procession of theChurch in a spirit of remembrancefamily. For the truth is I didn’t knowPA Police Pipes & Drums. This wasand renewal,” said Mr. Foye.them, and yet I benefit from theirfollowed by a solemn bell toll at“Throughout the intervening years,workandtheirlives,andamhonored8:46 a.m. and a moment of silence,survivors and the people of this regionto preside over their legacy to thismarking the time the first plane hitconsistently have demonstrated greatagency. I see them, though, in thethe north tower. Family members ofvibrancy, determination and above all,couragethe victims thena robust resilience.”and steadfastread aloud theMr. Foye also spoke about how thecommitmentnames ofagency’s resilience is illustrated by itsof the peoplethe nearly 3,000people and the work they have done.of the Portpeople who were“The real memorial lives in theAuthoritytolost on 9/11,PAPD police officers who will becarry on theincluding 84safeguarding the public at our bridgesmission ofmembers ofand tunnels tonight; inthe agency, andthe skilled work ofin the 1993engineers at our airportsWTC bombing.The speakers at the remembranceservice included (from left) Chairmanevery day; in the workIn theJohn Degnan, Executive Director Patof field supervisors atafternoon,Foye, Deputy Mayor of New York Cityour facilities; and in thedozens ofand former Executive Director Anthonywork of headquartersemployees andShorris, and New Jersey Lieutenantstaff.”friends, including Governor Kim Guadagno.Attendees also joinedformer Executivein silence to listen to aDirector Chrisrecording of the lateWard and formerChairman John Degnan discussesDeputy Executivehow the legacy of the agency’s fallen Chief Operating Officerheroes is preserved through employErnesto Butcher’sDirector Deborahees’commitmenttoservice.tribute to the agency’sGramiccioni,fallen heroes. Mr.attended theButcher, who passed away in Mayservice andPA’s annual2014, was a 41-year PA veteran and aleadershipremembranceleader who guided employees forwardevidenced inservice at St.during the most tragic times in thetheir lives.Peter’s Church inagency’s history. It was fitting that theI see them inLower Manhattan, Executive Director Foye remarks on the PA’svoice that brought employees togetheryour simplea few blocks away resilience and remembrance of those whowere lost.14 years ago would do the samedeterminationfrom 4 WTC.now, as employees complete theirthis year to return to the WTC, whereThere they listened to the remarks ofreturn to the WTC.you lost your home 14 years ago, andChairman Degnan, Executive DirectorAt the conclusion of the services onto take the elevator in 4 WTC everyFoye, First Deputy Mayor of NYC andSeptember 11, blue skies had begunday to our offices. I see them in theformer Executive Director Anthonypoking through the clouds over theamazing talent and dedication that ledShorris, and NJ Lieutenant Governorregion. And employees began to wrapto the return to life of the WTC comKim Guadagno.up business at the World Trade Centerplex just a few blocks from here withChairman Degnan said, “I amfor another week.its legions of workers, tourists, andhumbled today, as I was last year, toother visitors who have brought vitalityspeak as the current chairperson ofback to the WTC site.”this venerable institution to so manyPA News / September 14, 20152
SPIO Spotlight: The PCD TeamARetirement Newscritical roleof theSpecialMembersinclude PCDBusiness PlanningPanelManager andImplementationteam captainOffice is supportingRobinthe Port Authority’sBramwellreturn to its coreStewart, PorttransportationCommerceSPIO’s PCD Team includes (from left) teammission. ThisDirector Mollycaptain Robin Bramwell-Stewart, Aaronincludes ensuringCampbell, whoSherburne, Javier Salinas, Matthew Ceberio,the sustainabilityreplaced retiredChristine Weydig, Ryan Gilbert, Steve Brown,and modernizationZain Bin Khalid (former intern and member), PCD Directorof infrastructure that Rick Larrabee (former executive sponsor),Rick Larrabeefacilitates one of the Nicholas Raspanti, and Molly Campbellas the team’sPA’s oldest areas of (new executive sponsor). Not pictured:executive sponRisa Resnick.business, one thatsor, New Jerseymotivated the creation of theMarine Terminals General Managerinterstate compact 94 years ago:Aaron Sherburne, OEEP DirectorPort Commerce.Christine Weydig, Planning &Enter SPIO’s Port Commerce Team,Regional Development Client Managertasked with determining methods toSteve Brown, Real Estate Servicesenhance the Port of New York &Senior Property Manager MatthewNew Jersey’s physical assets andCeberio, Law Attorney Risa Resnick,operations, ensuring PONYNJPCD Staff Property Representativecontinues to effectively manageNicholas Raspanti, formerrecord-breaking cargo volumes, andLeadership Fellow and Staff Propertyreaffirming the PA as a global leaderContinued on page 5in maritime trade.Conrad BarclayEngineering’s Edwin “EJ” Stastny haswon the big one. Congratulate him on asuccessful 15-year Port Authority career onSeptember 23, noon to 2 p.m., at 4 WorldTrade Center, 20th floor, Conference RoomsA and B. See the event bulletin formore details.CalendarRideshare Info for 4 WTCThe Port Authority is partnered with511NY Rideshare to provide employeeswith a travel portal that offers transportationoptions to 4 World Trade Center. With511NY Rideshare, which is sponsored bythe New York State Department ofTransportation, staff can find free andconvenient ride matches, transit andvanpool information, and bicycle andwalking routes, and learn about alternatetransportation options that will save timeand money.Learn more by visiting the 511NYRideshare table on September 17, 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., near the 15th floor elevator bankat 4 WTC.Hispanic Heritage MonthThe period from September 15 toOctober 15 is National Hispanic HeritageMonth, a time each year when Americanscelebrate the cultures and contributions ofU.S. citizens whose ancestors came fromSpain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Centraland South America.The Port Authority Hispanic Societywill soon announce its annual breakfast tocelebrate the heritage month. Stay tunedto PA News and the Event Bulletins pagefor more details.PATH Receives USDOT Grant toFortify SystemEHeroes TournamentCheryl Ann Albiezxecutive Director Pat Foye joinedNew Jersey Senator Robert Menendezand NJ Representative Albio Sires at theHarrison PATH Station on September 8to announce that PATH has received a 256 million grant from the U.S. Departmentof Transportation to repair damage caused bySuperstorm Sandy and to fortify the rail systemagainst future storms.The grant will be used to replace fourelectrical substations that provide power toPATH, improving the Hoboken Station andExecutive Director Foye was joined byHarrison Maintenance Yard, and implementing Senator Menendez (second fromflood-protection measures, including aright) and Representative Sires(second from left) to make thepermanent concrete seawall near the yard.announcement about the 256Executive Director Foye recognized themillion federal grant for PATH.leadership of Senator Menendez andCongressman Sires that enabled PATH toreceive the grant, which is part of the total 1.3 billion in federal aid both officialshelped secure to support PATH’s recovery efforts.The Port Authority Retired PoliceAssociation’s Heroes Softball Tournamentwill take place September 17 on StatenIsland. If you’d like to learn more or sign upfor the tournament, contact John McDevittat contactparpa@gmail.com. See theemployee bulletin for more details.Get PA NewsIf you’d like PA News sent to yourpersonal e-mail address, send a note topanews@panynj.gov.PA News / September 14, 20153
Media RelationsDirector Namedbegan on September 2taken at the WTC after thewith projects at the1993 bombing savedNational September 11lives on 9/11, and how itMemorial & Museum andwas clear to employeesBrooklyn Bridge Parkafter 9/11 that the agencyConservancy. Humanhad a cause to rebuild theResources’ Joe MonteWTC.previewed the eventWTC Constructionprogram, and JenniferDirector/Deputy Chief ofAdams, CEO of the 9/11Capital Planning SteveTribute Center, highlightedPlate spoke on thethe PA’s partnership withagency’s redevelopmentFrank Lombardi recounts histhe center over the pastofthe WTC. He alsoexperience on 9/11 and thedecade, including through agency’s efforts to rebuildpresented a time-lapsethe kickoff event.video of thewhat was lost.Aviation’s Earlyneredevelopment.Alexander thenFinally, Chiefshared the firstof Humanstory, herCapital Maryaccount ofLee Hannellevacuating fromhighlightedthe WTC duringthe efforts ofthe attacks,employees towaiting patientlyhonor theiroutside for herfallen colleaguesmother, PAthrough initiativesSteve Plate presents a time-lapse video of theretiree Franceslike RTR andWorld Trade Center’s redevelopment.Alexander, whothrough theirshe believed was still inside, andcommitment to returning to the WTC.ultimately reuniting with her at home.The RTR Team thanks theHRD’s Dave Hood told his storystorytellers, as well as Linda Handel,of surviving the WTC collapse, andNidia Abreu, Andrea Leconte,discussed the bravery of the firstDave McGrath, John Denise,responders, which motivated him toMichael Dombrowski, Conradhelp preserve the history of 9/11 forBarclay, Cynthia Armour, Bradleyfuture generations.Wilson, Brenda Scott, MichaelFrank Lombardi, who retired asDonovan, Matt Bell, Ann McGrane,Chief Engineer in 2010, lent hisand Julia Basile for helping make theperspective on the agency’s fortitudeevent a success.and commitment in the face oftragedy. He discussed how measuresIContinued from page 1n a Broadcastmessage to staffon September 10,Executive Director PatFoye announced thatRon Marsico hasbeen named MediaRelations Director.As Director, Mr. Marsico will serve asthe Port Authority’s chief spokespersonand will be responsible for developingand implementing short- andlong-term external communicationsstrategies to positively and proactivelyposition the agency, enhance itsimage, and protect its reputation.Mr. Marsico served as AssistantDirector of Media Relations since2008, playing an instrumental role indeveloping the PA’s messaging on awide range of transportation issues.He has more than 20 years of mediarelations and journalism experience.He was a reporter at four dailynewspapers, including The Star-Ledger,and has covered stories on post-9/11homeland security and regionaltransportation, such as the PA’sredevelopment of the WorldTrade Center.Executive Director Foye went on inthe message to congratulate Mr.Marsico on his new role, and thankSteve Coleman for his admirableservice as Acting MRD Director sinceJanuary 2014. Mr. Coleman willcontinue in his role as DeputyDirector, supporting Mr. Marsico inleading the department and its mediastrategy for the agency.Alan HicksRemembrance Through RenewalAn Uber Delivery Outside LTPort Authority staff on August31 helped deliver a babyoutside the Lincoln Tunnel’sJersey-bound tube.At approximately 5:15 p.m., anUber car driver waved down PortAuthority Police on the approach ofthe LT to alert them that his passenger,a 32-year-old Hoboken woman, wasin labor and that the baby did not planto wait in rush hour traffic.The driver pulled over at the tunnelentrance, where Senior Tunnel &Bridge Agent Gregg Nimmo andOfficers Michael Principe andStephen Corrigan sprang into action.In just a few minutes, the PAwelcomed a healthy baby girl intothe region. She is the second babyMr. Nimmo has helped deliver whileat the agency.PA News / September 14, 20154
LGA Welcomes New AmenitiesSPIO Spotlight:The PCD TeamLof theaGuardiastores andAirportMarketPlacehosted aDevelopment,ribbon-cuttingthe privateceremony onreal estateAugust 27 fordevelopmentthe openingpartner leadingof six newthe Food &shoppingShopsoptions nsTerminal B –programthe culmination Concession Development Susan Bush (sixth andseventh from left, respectively) joined MarketPlaceupgrade inof a two-weekDevelopment President Paul McGinn (far left) andTerminal B,promotionalthe Marshall Retail Group for the snewwhich includescampaignretail options.60 retailersincluding foodand servicetastings, liveamenities, as well as restaurant andmusic, store discounts, and aquick-serve locations.fashion show.“LaGuardia Airport is committed toTravelers can now enjoy perusingproviding our customers an enjoyabletechnology products at InMotionand comfortable airport experience,”Entertainment, trendy women’ssaid Ms. Scully. “The grand opening ofapparel at Desigual, women’s jewelrythese stores gets them what theyand accessories at Ruby Blue,expect: a first-rate terminal experience.”souvenirs at America!, bath and bodyMs. Bush said, “Today’s ribbonproducts at L’Occitane, and candy andcutting is a testament to our strongcandy-themed products at Lick.partnership with MarketPlaceLGA General Manager Lysa ScullyDevelopment in providing top-qualityand Senior Manager of Concessionfood and retail options.”Development Susan Bush werejoined at the ceremony by executivesContinued from page 3David DuPuy PhotographyRepresentative Ryan Gilbert, andTB&T Senior Project Manager JavierSalinas, AIA.“These team membersexemplify what it takes to build onthe authority’s historic strengths infacilitating transit through the region,and it is an honor to work alongsidethem,” said Mr. Salinas, a seven-yearagency veteran who joined as aMember at Large.Team members are leveraging theirbroad agency insights and skills tocomplete ten discrete tasks, includinga demand capacity study to determinefuture cargo demand on the port’sinfrastructure, a comprehensive reviewand reprioritization of berth repair andreplacement projects, and a publicawareness campaign to promotePONYNJ as a thought leader inmaritime policy.“The SPIO process takes a creativeapproach to promoting teamwork,”said Mr. Raspanti. “Building a team ofcolleagues from around the agencythat normally do not work togetherhas been effective at providing acombination of perspectives andskill-sets to develop solutions tocomplex problems.”To review the progress of all nineSPIO teams, including PCD, visit theSPIO’s eNet site.This Is Intern Jeopardy!PSusie Tomrocurement hosted itsannual game of InternJeopardy! last month totest summer interns’ knowledgeof the Port Authority – and theirability to answer in the form of aquestion.The game, organized by formerinterns Jessica Smith andFrom left: Chief Procurement Officer Lillian Valenti,Ekatherina Carrera, took placeintern Warren James, intern Bansri Shah, Staffin front of a live audience ofContract Specialist Ekatherina Carrera, PrincipalProcurement staff at 4 WorldContract Specialist Jessica Smith, intern BaretteTrade Center. Categories included Harvin, and intern Adrianna Bergstein.Who Done it?; Tunnels, Bridges &Terminals; Bistate of Emergency; Guess Who; It’s a Bird! It’s a Dinosaur!It’s the Oculus!; and 3P (Perfect Procurement Practice).Procurement was proud to announce Adrianna Bergstein as the latestJeopardy! winner. Ms. Bergstein is the daughter of Daniel Bergstein, and Ms.Smith is the niece of Eugene Raggio, both of whom were PA employees loston 9/11.You Have a VoiceThe Port Authority‘s Voice ofthe Employee (VOICE)provides staff with aconfidential way to report any issuesor concerns, anonymously if theychoose, without reprisal. The helplineis available seven days a week, 24hours a day, and 365 days a year viaphone (866 279-6844), online(https://panynjvoice.tnwreports.com),or email (panynjvoice@tnwinc.com).PA News / September 14, 20155
Ceberio, Law Attorney Risa Resnick, PCD Staff Property Representative Nicholas Raspanti, former Leadership Fellow and Staff Property SPIO’s PCD Team includes (from left) team captain Robin Bramwell-Stewart, Aaron Sherburne, Javier Salinas, Matthew Ceberio, Christine Weydig, Ryan Gilbert, Steve Brown, Zain Bin Khalid (former intern and member),
