Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Port Authority Income Spending Up $15 Million
By
Jaya Saxena
Published Apr 14, 2010
Modified Apr 14, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Jaya Saxena
Published Apr 14, 2010
Modified Apr 14, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
According to new data released by SeeThroughNY, a part of the Empire Center for New York State Policy, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's payroll jumped $15 million to $664.7 million from 2008 to 2009. The watchdog group's findings show that most of the extra money comes from overtime pay, with many police supervisors nearly doubling their base salaries. Thomas Hoey, a PAPD sergeant, more than doubled his $107,464 salary in 2009, earning $156,650 extra in overtime. One SeeThroughNY spokeswoman told the Post, "the reason [posted the salaries] is so taxpayers can see how their money is spent."
However, Port Authority spokesman John Kelly says the Port Authority has cut its overtime budget by 24% since 2006, and told the Daily News that it's "something that we watch closely." Police officials also defended overtime pay, saying that it's critical because of staffing shortages. PAPD Police Benevolent Association president Paul Nunziato said, "Media attention will only result in the Port Authority decreasing overtime and not addressing the underlying manpower deficiency. This will lead to critical patrol posts being unmanned." Related: the top earning state employee of 2009? SUNY Neurosurgeon Stephen T. Onesti, who made a base salary of $481,644 and $476,403 in overtime.
Tagged
budget
overtime
payroll
port authority
see through ny
Jaya Saxena
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYC Council to consider earlier Legionella reporting after deadly outbreaks
A bill facing a hearing Monday would require cooling tower owners to notify city health officials when bacteria levels reach a much lower threshold.
By
Catalina Gonella
Published Oct 18, 2026 at 7:36 p.m. ET
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
News
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
By
Gino Fanelli
NYPD identifies Bronx man, 26, killed in Midtown subway shooting
By
Ryan Kost
,
Elizabeth Kim
and
Phil Corso
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
By
Ryan Kost
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .