PAPBA News

Late Friday night, March 13, Port Authority police officers responded to a local car rental company in Jamaica on a report of a stolen vehicle. Police Officers Connor Hay, Ryan Ward and Brandon Busch gathered a description of the suspect and vehicle and began a canvass based on information provided by the rental company. Officer Busch located the vehicle and suspect in the vicinity of North Conduit Avenue in Ozone Park. A felony car stop was conducted, and the suspect was taken into custody and the vehicle recovered. The suspect was charged with Grand Larceny Auto 2° among other charges and will also answer for an outstanding warrant out of Brooklyn. A job well done by Officers Hay, Ward and Busch. Read More

Rest in peace, Port Authority Police Officer Pavlos “Paul” D. Pallas (EOW 3/14/2011). Police Officer Pallas 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. Paul, continue your rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

Rest in peace, Port Authority Police Officer John M. Cortazzo (EOW 3/14/2009). Police Officer Cortazzo 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. John, continue your rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

Help Kerry Ann Varvaro and Anthony Varvaro Jr., wife and son of fallen Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro (EOW 9/11/2022), raise funds for Tunnel to Towers as they climb the stairs of 1 World Trade Center in the annual Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, June 7, when participants will ascend all 104 stories of 1 World Trade Center. You can support Kerry Ann and Anthony Jr. in honoring Officer Varvaro’s memory by donating at nyctowerclimb.t2t.org/Race/119917/Donate/SGxlDFZayTHW8jVi. Read More

In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 8, Police Officer Richard Mills responded to a report of a parked vehicle eastbound at midspan of the George Washington Bridge, along with information about an individual contemplating ending their life. Officer Mills located the now-abandoned vehicle, canvassed the area and entered the South Walkway, where he observed a person climbing the outer fence high above the Hudson River. Officer Keith Walcott soon joined Mills, and together they tactically removed the distressed person from the fence. The person initially resisted the officers’ lifesaving efforts. Fort Lee EMS arrived, evaluated the individual and transported them for further care. Another life saved by the PAPD. Read More

Recently, Port Authority Police Officer Miguel Correa was on patrol in Washington Heights when he was notified of a distressed individual near the George Washington Bridge who may have been contemplating self-harm. Officer Correa located the person on the North Walkway, transmitted his location and was soon joined by additional officers. With professionalism and compassion, the officers intervened, took the individual into custody and ensured they received the help they needed. Another life saved by the PAPD. Read More