employees and visitors of the airport. Dr. Bryant comes to the JFK family with his doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University, and with having done his internships at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in Manhattan, and the Veteran’s Administration in Brooklyn. In addition he has received advanced training in dealing with the treatment of substance abuse and post traumatic stress disorder. He has been on the medical staff of Mary Immaculate Hospital for 15 years. During this time he has worked both as psychologist providing direct patient care, and as a clinical supervisor of counseling staff at the methadone maintenance programs of that hospital. In addition to his subspecialty in treating substance abuse disorders he has worked with a diverse patient population. He has consulted to area nursing homes for over 10 years and works directly with residents, and their families, to deal with such issues as how to deal with chronic illness and Alzheimer’s. In his private practice he has helped people deal with problems ranging from divorce to the trauma of the attack of September 11th, 2001. He has provided consultation to law firms for both plaintiffs and defendants, and has been asked to provide advise to law enforcement agencies. He is a member of both the American Psychological Association and the New York State Psychological Association. He currently has his private practice in Manhattan where he sees individuals, couples and families. He is looking forward to his expanded role at the Medical Offices and wishes to bring and added dimension of health care to the staff and visitors of JFK.

Continuing its multibillion-dollar redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Port Authority approved a $75 million contract for the construction of a new parking garage to serve the new American Airlines terminal now under construction. When completed, the 1,940-space, five-level facility will be located directly opposite from the new Terminal 8, and will connect to the existing AirTrain JFK station. The contract provides for the construction of the parking garage, entrance and exit plazas, service buildings, roadway modifications and signage, as well as relocation and installation of utilities. The $9.4 billion public-private redevelopment program at JFK has delivered countless improvements: new and enhanced passenger terminals; more efficient roadways; garages providing more than 5,800 more centrally located parking spaces; AirTrain JFK and much more. As the Port Authority enters its second halfcentury of airport stewardship, it does so with a pledge to provide the region’s travelers with the best facilities possible, setting the standard for excellent customer service while preparing the airport for the future. A Port Authority spokesman said; “The new parking garage is just one example of Kennedy Airport’s renaissance, which has transferred the airport into one of the world’s most efficient. These improvements, together with unprecedented security initiatives that we have undertaken at this airport and at all of our transportation facilities, underscore our commitment to the traveling public.” Construction of the new garage is scheduled to begin this spring and be completed by spring 2007. Under the terms of its lease, American Airlines is obligated to pay one-third of the cost. The contract for the construction of the parking garage was awarded to T. Moriarty & Son, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York. The redevelopment program for Terminals 8 and 9, operated by American Airlines, will include new and improved roadway systems, a new state-of-the-art main terminal and remote concourse.

In the March issue of Airport Press, we had an article Gates of Central Park and we did not print the full name of the author; it is Nancy Flores. Thank you again for the article Nancy.