NORTH AMERICA

NEW YORKS SPEND ROCKETS

22 years ago

New York Port Authority Board of Commissioners has approved a US$4.5 billion 2005 budget that upgrades security at its airports, bridges, tunnels, seaports and rail system. The port has seen its costs for security rise dramatically since September 11, 2001.

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In 2005, security costs will increase to US$355m up US$27m over the previous year to maintain and enhance security including enhanced surveillance systems and closed-circuit television monitoring systems.