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www.MetroAirportNews.com Serving the Airport Workforce and Local Communities October 2019 INSIDE THIS ISSUE USO Celebrates Its 48th “Woman of the Year” The Award Was Presented to JetBlue’s Joanna Geraghty The USO of Metropolitan New York held their 48th Woman of the Year event on September 26th at the iconic Plaza Hotel in NYC. Established in 1961, the USO Woman of the Year Luncheon recognizes the achievements and important work of female service members 08 and business leaders, and it seeks to highlight the invaluable role that women play in support Celebrating KLM Royal Dutch of our military. Airlines 100th Anniversary The program was co-hosted by the very en- tertaining Dave Price, NBC Weather Anchor, Comedian and Alex Denis from CBS. The Lifetime Service Award was presented to Hazel Cathers, longtime USO Volunteer and Executive Director, Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guard and Airmen’s Club. The USO Woman of the Year award was pre- sented to Joanna Geraghty, President and Chief Operating Officer of JetBlue. JetBlue is a members which over 1,600 have served or are who are traveling, whether going to, or coming 18 major contributor to the success of the USO of currently serving in the armed services. The from home. The second is a profound desire, a The JFK Chamber of Metropolitan New York, especially at JFK Ter- company proudly supports placing veterans in yearning almost, to be of service to others.” minal 5 where there is a center that was do- opportunities at JetBlue with the Vets in Blue It was a wonderful event coming together to Commerce Hosts Annual nated by JetBlue, built by Turner and Gensler program. support our local USO Center, the overall mis- Golf Outing & Installation for free and staffed by many company volun- Ms. Geraghty remarked Jetblue has core val- sion of the USO and honoring our military and teers. Ms. Geraghty noted the success of Jet- ues in common with the USO. “First, we both their families that sacrifice so much to protect Blue comes from their over 20,000 crew strive to make a positive impact on all those us at home. ■ NY/NJ “Her Art Here” Themed Livery Takes Flight United Airlines has officially welcomed a one- of-a-kind livery to its fleet that was created by a 30 New Jersey native as a tribute to the New York/ New Jersey region the airline serves from its Fraport USA Brings a Newark Liberty International Airport hub. De- Big Taste of New York signed by artist Corinne Antonelli, the Boeing to JetBlue’s Terminal 5 757 features iconic imagery from the two states including the historic Red Mill in New Jersey, the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty, as well as a globe signaling United Air- lines worldwide connectivity. Your Best Source Ms. Antonelli designed the aircraft as part of United’s Her Art Here contest, a competition for Airport Jobs that gave female artists the chance to use an airplane as their canvas and inspire women around the world who are interested in a career PAGE 20 United Airlines New York / New Jersey Her Art Here Airplane in the arts. According to the National Museum Continued On Page 7 Sponsored by Save 10% with code REGISTER NOW NYREJ www.nycnetworkgroup.com New York’s Finest Real Estate Talent is Here NYC REAL ESTATE EXPO | SaveNY HILTON 10% with code (MIDTOWN) REW | OCTOBER 24, 2019 2019 AGENDA ROBERT DIANE NORMAN KENT MICHAEL B I L L Y P A U L KNAKAL RAMIREZ STURNER SWIG STOLER PROCIDA MASSEY Jr. JLL Halstead MHP Helmsly Spear Stoler Report Procida F & A B6 RE Advisors VINCE ALLEN B E S S PIERRE JAMES LOUISE DAVID A. ROCCO BEYDOUN FREEDMAN DEBBAS, Esq. 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[email protected] Hosted by the JFK Chamber of Commerce and the Port Authority St. Anthony’s High School Drum and Pipe It was a day much like this day 18 years ago that the thoughtful program of remembrance and band played for the ceremony, connecting with EDITOR-IN-CHIEF our country and the world has forever been reflection, “In Loving Memory of the Victims, the crowd in a way through music that seemed Joseph Alba [email protected] changed, in our landscape, in our hearts, in our In Loving Honor of the Heros” both solemn and inspiring. minds and in our souls. The Color Guard from Aviation High School The event planners are thankful for the sup- CREATIVE DIRECTOR On this day, the sun was shining, the breeze and Honor Guard from U.S. Customs and Bor- port of the volunteers from Farmingdale Uni- Raymond F. Ringston was blowing and the country was mourning the der Patrol opened the event with the posting of versity Aviation Program, Aviation High [email protected] loss of all of those who were killed in the terrorist the flags, readying the group for the Pledge of School JFK Annex students, Port Authority ASSOCIATE EDITOR - attacks of the event we know now simply as 9/11. Allegiance and a beautiful rendition of the Admin and Operations teams, the Chamber of LIFESTYLE & The JFK Airport community gathered for the Star-Spangled Banner performed by Eva Commerce and so many other including spon- COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3rd Annual September 11th Memorial Service Boyce-Leonard. sors VRH, HMS Host, CLPA, Airway, Royal Roberta Dunn [email protected] hosted by the JFK Airport Chamber of Com- Representatives from American Airlines, Waste, LMN Printing, OTG, Work N Wear, merce and the Port Authority of New York/New United Airlines, PAPD and Port Authority Ci- Metropolitan Airport News, Unity Electric and ADVERTISING Jersey. Charles Everett, the General Manager of vilian read the names of those who perished People’s Alliance Credit Union. Edward J. Garcia JFK Airport and the Deputy Director of Avia- from their organizations. [email protected] For all the pictures of the event tion for PANY/NJ led the community through The clergy, represented by Father Chris go to www.flickr.com/metroairportnews Sal Campo [email protected] EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Baldini [email protected] Jonathan Katz [email protected] METROPOLITAN AIRPORT NEWS JFK International Airport PO Box 300877 Jamaica, NY 11430 Tel: (347) 396-0904 Fax: (347) 474-7331 [email protected] www.metroairportnews.com Editorial contributions should be addressed to: Metropolitan Airport News, JFK International Airport, PO Box 300877, Jamaica, NY 11430, and must be accompanied by return postage. Publisher assumes no responsibility for safety of artwork, photographs, or manuscripts. Permissions: Material in this publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopy- ing, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the publisher. The views and opinions expressed in Metro- politan Airport News are those of the authors and advertisers, and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the publisher. Articles presented in this publication are for general information and educational purposes and do not constitute legal or financial advice. ©Copyright 2019 by Metropolitan Airport News All rights reserved Printed in the USA 4 Metropolitan Airport News | October 2019 www.MetroAirportNews.com Port Authority Launches Outreach Survey of Local Queens Businesses PA Outreach Efforts Part of Commitment to Utilize Local Businesses in the Development of “A New JFK” and Meet Gov. Cuomo’s 30% MWBE goal Local Businesses are urged to take 10-Minute survey on the new JFK website and be included in redevel- opment directory. “Engaging those who live and work in the community around JFK is a critical part of our redevelop- ment program,” said Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Au- thority. “This survey has been care- Queens Chamber Opens Doors at fully designed to further advance New Office and for Local Business the Port Authority’s priority to en- The Queens Chamber of Commerce invited the community to be part of a ribbon cutting cere- hance diversity and inclusion ef- mony to celebrate their new space at the Bulova Building. Many business owners and commu- forts across all of our projects, nity leaders were on hand to view the new space. including connecting MWBE busi- Tom Grech, president and CEO of The Queens Chamber of Commerce, stated "Now is an ex- nesses to available opportunities.” citing time to be doing business in Queens and an exciting time for the Queens Chamber. We The Port Authority has launched an online survey for local Queens-based businesses, especially Hired new staff and launched new initiatives to benefit our members and the borough as a whole. Minority and Women-owned Businesses (MWBEs) near the John F. Kennedy International Air- This move will help us better serve the Queens business community and we invite all business port, as part of the agency’s commitment to expanding opportunities in Queens through the $13 bil- owners to come and pay us a visit so we can help your grow and thrive".