Graduation held for new Port Authority Police officers
It's the first addition to the force since the start of the pandemic.
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It's the first addition to the force since the start of the pandemic.
This year's class of 129 recruits include six legacy officers.
Officials said a power outage knocked out half of the security checkpoints during the morning rush.
Beginning Sunday, both peak and off-peak E-ZPass tolls rise $1.
Higher tolls go into effect this weekend for drivers commuting between New York City and New Jersey.
The change is expected to reduce commute times, emissions and the number of accidents at the crossing.
The Lincoln Tunnel is the last Port Authority crossing to switch to electronic tolling, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Not much will change for E-ZPass users. Those without a transponder will get a bill in the mail.
For those who have gone through the criminal justice system, getting a job can be difficult, and not having one can often be why some end up back behind bars.
Getting a job can be difficult for those who have gone through the criminal justice system. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis takes a look at the program aiming to change that in a CBS2 exclusive.
If you're flying for the holidays from our area's major airports, you may notice a bit more construction.
If you're flying for the holidays from our area's major airports, you may notice a bit more construction at the terminal. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a Port Authority police car Monday in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Varvaro voluntarily retired from Major League Baseball in 2016 to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer.
A funeral was held Thursday for the former Major League Baseball pitcher who retired to become a police officer. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more from his friends and fellow officers.
Family and friends will gather Thursday to say goodbye to Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro. CBS2's John Dias has the story.
The 37-year-old police officer and former MLB player was killed in a crash on his way to a 9/11 ceremony.
The officer was killed on his way to Sunday's 9/11 ceremony in Lower Manhattan.
As a precaution, Level 1 was evacuated while police investigated. At around 1:45 p.m., the all clear was given.
Investigators say the vehicle Varvaro was driving was struck by a wrong-way driver at around 4:30 a.m.
Anthony Varvaro, who spent six seasons in Major League Baseball before becoming a cop, was killed early Sunday morning when he was struck by a vehicle going the wrong way on the Turnpike extension. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The incident on Sunday afternoon resulted in numerous delays and some frayed nerves. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the story.
The Port Authority reported passenger volume was up 6 percent in July, compared to June.
A state-of-the-art "mega terminal" is being promised as a replacement for the antiquated facility.
The agency says it's marking a significant step forward on the project to replace the Midtown bus terminal.
