The John F. Kennedy International Airport Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual luncheon and installation of officers and new board of directors, on Thursday November 16th 2006 at the Ramada Inn at JFK Int’l Airport. The Honorable Justice Richard A. Brown District Attorney of Queens will be our keynote speaker and will be installing the officers. Since 1973 Judge Brown has had many leadership roles from Albany to Brooklyn and Queens. Bruce Abbate, VP for The Office Connection, will be installed as President, whereas Tom Kelliher President of The Airport Medical Offices, and William Puckhaber President Airport Press, will be installed as Vice Presidents. Prior to the luncheon there will be networking opportunities in the lobby.

On October 13, 2006 a group of twelve wounded Iraqi War Veteran visited the Port Authority Police at Kennedy Airport as part of a VIP Tour of New York City. The group of heroes was escorted by PAPD Motorcycle Unit and approximately 25 members of the "Nam Knights of America" Motorcycle Club which is made up of Vietnam Veterans who assist injured veterans. After receiving a tour of the police station which included rides in the firefighting equipment the group was escorted into Manhattan and the World Trade Center where they continued their tour.

On Wednesday October 25, 2006 ARI Sardana JFK Inc. opened its new Bijoux Terner location in Terminal 4. Bijoux Terner features fashion accessories - everything for only $10.00! Both ARI Sardana JFK Inc. and JFKIAT expect Bijoux Terner to do well as it introduces an additional dimension to the many retail offerings at Terminal 4. And

because the Shops at Terminal 4 are located prior to security and are open daily (7am–11pm), (some 24 hours) all employees can take advantage of the convenient access. Come out and visit. It's not too early to start shopping for the holidays.

Port Authority Police 2006 Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal Toni Carbonaro is joined by fellow members of the PAPD Columbia Association before the annual march up New York's Fifth Avenue on October 9th. Toni who is the Port Authority Protocol Officer for Kennedy Airport was honored for her more than 30 years of marching and service to the PAPD Columbia Association was the association's first female Grand Marshal in the association's 42 year history.

More than 3,000 youngsters and their families attended LaGuardia Airport’s annual Kids’ Day on September 30 sponsored by the PA and the Kiwanis Club of LaGuardia Airport. “The Port Authority has been hosting this event for more than 20 years,” said LGA General Manager Warren Kroeppel. “It is just one of the many ways our airport employees show they are good neighbors, and show their appreciation to the surrounding communities.” Entertainment included displays and tours of airline, sky-writing and military aircraft, face painting, and demonstrations by the Port Authority Police. The membership of the nonprofit Kiwanis Club of LaGuardia Airport comprises local business and community leaders associated with the airport who work for the betterment of children in the surrounding communities.