Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, plans to retire in January 2026, marking the end of his eight-and-a-half-year tenure, the longest since the 1940s. Throughout his leadership, Cotton managed challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and labor strikes while overseeing significant projects, including the redevelopment of major airports and the expansion of port capacity. He expressed that, after achieving substantial progress and completing a new 10-year capital plan, it is time for a successor to take over.

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