New York Gov. Kathy Hochul nominated State Operations Director Kathryn Garcia as the Port Authority’s next executive director, replacing Rick Cotton who announced he’s retiring next month .

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is sticking with Chairman Kevin O’Toole, who he renominated on Nov. 20 and is awaiting a vote by the state Senate.

Hochul cited Garcia’s infrastructure work on projects including the Gateway Tunnel and the proposed Interborough Express light rail line, since her September 2021 appointment as state operations director.

“Kathryn helped us launch and advance generational infrastructure projects and rebuild our economy following the pandemic with an eye toward the future,” Hochul said in a statement.

“I am thankful she will continue serving the people of New York as execu

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