PAPBA News

On Tuesday, June 16, at JFK International Airport, a Delta Airlines aircraft notified JFK Tower of a possible issue with blown tires. The PAPD Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Unit responded, as it does to all aircraft emergencies at Port Authority airports, positioning at areas along the active runway. The aircraft landed safely and was held for a PAPD ARFF Unit inspection. Once PAPD ARFF declared the aircraft could proceed to its gate without being towed, the aircraft was escorted by the PAPD ARFF Unit to its Terminal 4 gate without incident. Read More

The members of the Port Authority PBA always honor and remember Port Authority Police Officer James W. Kennelly, EOW June 17, 2017. Police Officer Kennelly succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Mission. Jimmy, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

The Port Authority PBA is saddened by the passing of retired PAPD Inspector John V. Kassimatis, who went to his eternal rest on June 14, 2026. Kaz, rest peacefully in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Read More

The members of the Port Authority PBA always honor and remember Port Authority Police Lieutenant Robert “Bobby” Jones, EOW June 15, 2019. Lieutenant Jones succumbed to complications from surgery for a line-of-duty injury. Lieutenant, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

Rest in peace, Carrollton, Georgia, Police Officer Dustin Krish (EOW June 9, 2026). Police Officer Krish succumbed to injuries received on June 11, 2025, when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic. He suffered severe brain injuries and endured multiple surgeries. He died in the line of duty, fighting valiantly. Dustin, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

All PBA members, families and friends are encouraged to attend the 25th annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk on September 27. Please register at https://nycrun.t2t.org/Race/NY/Brooklyn/T2TNYC and click here to support Team Port Authority PBA. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Read More