September 26, 2014/Volume 13/Number 38

Port Authority WinsBuildSmart Award The Port Authority this month

received an Innovation and Excellence in Energy

Management Award from BuildSmart NY for its Guaranteed Energy Savings Project at the PA Bus Terminal/Lincoln Tunnel.

Established by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the BuildSmart NY program aims to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent in state government facilities by 2020. Seven public entities were honored.

Governor Cuomo said, “By

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On a PA floor at 4 WTC on September 25 are (from left): Michael Valletta, Paul Pietropaolo, Coleen Hopson, Joseph Monte, Sheree Van Duyne, and Linda Handel.

T he Port Authority Headquarters Transition Team hosted the first open houses for PA employees at

4 World Trade Center this week, affording them an early peek at the agency’s new headquarters. The open house sessions continue through October 1. More than 1,000 staffers have registered to take advantage of the opportunity.

Beginning in October, the PA will move more than 1,500 staff members to the new headquarters in a multiphased process. To learn more, visit http://enet/headquarters-transition/index.html.

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TRANSITIO

NOctober is

National Breast

Cancer Awareness Month and the Port Authority will participate in Lee National Denim Day on October 3. All donations collected through this workplace fundraiser will directly benefit the American Cancer Society’s research and screenings.

If you’d like to show your support and wear jeans on October 3, you can take a voluntary payroll deduction of $5. To participate, submit your name and employee number to your departmental Business Manager by September 29.

To learn more about Lee National Denim Day, visit http://www.denimday.com/home/index.

The Port Authority Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

OEPC Director Christopher Zeppie and Deputy Director Christine Weydig at the awards ceremony.

taking a good, hard look at current technologies and the evolving needs of our operations, these agencies and their staff have saved taxpayers millions of dollars and helped create a greener, more efficient, and more sustainable state government.”

Executive Director Pat Foye said, “Environmental sustainability is a longstanding commitment of the Port Authority and I want to thank Governor

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Executive Director Pat Foye met Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard at One World Trade Center this week, giving the

premier of the Canadian province a tour of its lobby, the 63rd floor, and the observation deck before a meeting on trade development between the two regions.

Also participating were Aviation Director Thomas Bosco and the CEOs of several Canadian corporations. During his trip to New York, the premier also participated in the United Nations Climate Summit and addressed the Foreign Policy Association on his administration’s priorities and Quebec’s investment potential.

JetBlue Airways and the USO cut the ribbon on the “USO Center T5/JFK” on September 17, where thousands of military service members and their families passing through John F. Kennedy International Airport every year will

have a new place to call home. The fully stocked center was donated by JetBlue, which gratefully acknowledged the support of its partners, including the Port Authority.

Executive Director Pat Foye (right) and the Premier of Quebec on September 22 at One World Trade Center.

JFK General Manager Michael Moran (far left) participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for USO Center T5/JFK.

Executive Director Hosts Quebec Premier

JFK and T5 Welcome Service Members

Jazz in BrooklynRetiree and jazz vocalist Steve Cromity

and his quartet will perform at Jazz 966, 966 Fulton St. at Grand Ave., on October 3 from 10 p.m. to midnight. For more details, contact him at acorns4u@aol.com.

Jazz in JerseyRetiree and jazz guitarist Joe Frame

and his Framework Acoustic Jazz Ensemble will perform at Hat City Kitchen, 459 Valley Street in Orange, on October 4 at 8 p.m. Contact him at jframejr@msn.com for more details.

PATH EducationThe second PATH Education Series

session will be held on October 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Barrow Mansion in Jersey City, near Grove Street Station. Assistant Superintendant Kevin Lejda will discuss scheduling, capacity, the railcar and signal replacement programs, and more. For details, see Employee Bulletins.

LGA GolfThe 6th Annual LaGuardia Airport Golf

Classic is set for October 14 at Pelham Bay Golf Course in the Bronx. Extend the Columbus Day weekend. For details, see Employee Bulletins.

PAHS BreakfastThe Port Authority Hispanic Society

invites you to its annual celebratory event on October 15, 8:30 to 10 a.m., at the Hilton Newark Penn Station. For details, see Employee Bulletins.

Signal 8-2 ReunionThe Signal 8-2 Club of Florida invites

all active and retired Port Authority Police to its Annual Reunion at the Plantation Inn & Golf Resort in Crystal River, FL, October 23 through 25. For details, see Employee Bulletins.

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The Office of Medical Services is providing free flu shots to PA employees at its four clinics. See Employee Bulletins for details.

Flu Shots Available

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USO of Metropolitan New York CEO Brian Whiting said his organization had “never before been the recipient of a brand-new center fully stocked with computers, televisions, gaming devices/stations, furniture, iPads, food and beverages and much more.”

The new center is directly across from baggage carousel number two. It will be open seven days a week, 365 days per year, initially from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Aviation Director Thomas Bosco said, “The Port Authority salutes our nation’s military men and women, as well as their families, who make tremendous sacrifices for the freedoms that make America great. Although we can never fully repay the debt we owe them, we can at least do our part in ensuring that our soldiers and their families are comfortable when traveling through our airport. As a veteran myself, I am grateful to JetBlue and our partners for their support and for providing our service members with much deserved resources.”

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‘Outstanding Service’LaGuardia

Airport General ManagerLysa Scully was honored by the Boy Scouts of America on September 17 at the organization’s annual Air Explorer Award Luncheon. She was one of four industry leaders recognized for “outstanding service and dedication to the aviation community.”

The other honorees were American Airlines JFK Cargo General Manager Richard Burkhardt, Vaughn College President John Fitzpatrick, and retired JFK General Manager Jerry Spampanato.

‘Engineer of the Year’Csaba Kertesz

received the Government Engineer of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers’ North Jersey Section at its awards dinner on September 18. The award recognizes achievement in professional practice and contributions to the community as a civil engineer in public service.

‘Heartily Commended’

Charles Agro and Myrna Ortiz of the Office of Emergency Management received Certificates of Merit from the U.S. Coast Guard on September 17 for their efforts in managing over $200 million in port security grant funding, “which have assisted greatly in furthering the aims and functions of the Coast Guard.” The certificates cited their work as “most heartily commended and in keeping with the highest traditions of public service.”

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Lysa Scully with Aviation Development Council Executive Director Bill Huisman and Aviation High School students.

LGA Honors Staff Excellence

It’s All About You

L aGuardia Airport recognized more than 40 of its employees for excellent customer service

and dedication to the airport and community at its quarterly Customer Service, Reward, and Recognition Ceremony on September 10.

Employees from the airlines and other firms were nominated by their respective managers or airport customers. Each winner received a letter of commendation, a certificate of appreciation from the Port Authority, and a donated gift card for one of several airport shops.

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From left, award winners Shadeel Taimoor, Smita Patel, and Nikhet Jehan of Hudson Group with MarketPlace Development’s Margherite LaMorte, Airport Operations Manager James Munday, and MarketPlace Development’s Lillian Tan.

Continued from page 1BuildSmart AwardCuomo and the New York Power Authority for recognizing our efforts to successfully reduce our carbon footprint. Our energy conservation efforts not only will benefit the environment by reducing harmful emissions, they also provide nearly $1 million in annual savings that we can reinvest in our region’s infrastructure.”

The award presentation was made in Albany on September 16. Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance Director Christopher Zeppie and Deputy Director Christine Weydig accepted it on behalf of the Port Authority.

The PA’s Guaranteed Energy Savings Program is a multiphased effort that includes upgrades across the PA portfolio of facilities. The first and second phases of the program included the project at PABT/LT, as well as a project at multiple PATH locations. The third phase for a project at JFK is in design, and a fourth phase at TB&T facilities is in development.

The next phase of improvements at TB&T facilities will include additional energy-efficiency upgrades at the PABT to advance the Quality of Commute program that was authorized by the Board in July. Among the upgrades made through the program are installation of LED lighting in the Lincoln Tunnel; solar panel installation at Stewart International Airport and the Harrison Car Maintenance Facility; transformer replacements; steam system improvements; large central boiler/chiller plant upgrades; air distribution improvements; and installation of “smart” LED lighting that features sophisticated lighting controls and security cameras.

The PABT/LT project budget for which the PA received the BuildSmart NY award is $8.3 million and estimated annual energy cost savings are $900,000.