State operations head Kathryn Garcia tapped as next Port Authority director

"Kathryn helped us launch and advance generational infrastructure projects and rebuild our economy following the pandemic with an eye toward the future, Hochul said in a statement. I am thankful she will continue serving the people of New York as Executive Director of the Port Authority, where she will help us continue to advance a regional economy that keeps us the global leader in job creation and growth."

"I look forward to continuing to serve Governor Hochul and New Yorkers as Executive Director of the Port Authority, Garcia said in a statement."

"I have worked closely with Kathryn for many years, Cotton said. She has deep knowledge of"

Gov. Kathy Hochul nominated Kathryn Garcia, her state operations director, to be the next Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Garcia served four years in the Hochul administration after placing second in the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary and previously led New York City Sanitation under Mayor Bill de Blasio. Garcia will replace Rick Cotton, who will retire in January. Hochul credited Garcia with shepherding major projects including the Gateway Tunnel and the Interborough Express. Jackie Bray was tapped to succeed Garcia as state operations director. Cotton praised Garcia as a superb choice.

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