Article: Fitch Rts Port Authority New York & New Jersey Cons Bonds & Notes 'AA-'; Stable Outlook.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2002

Fitch Ratings assigns a 'AA-' rating to The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $300 million consolidated bonds, 126th series (alternative minimum tax (AMT)). The Rating Outlook is Stable. The stable outlook reflects the improving trends at the airports, bridges and tunnels and maritime facilities and the continued World Trade Center (WTC) lease payments from the lessee and that its revenue-producing assets are intact for future cash flow. The bonds are expected to be sold competitively on May 22. Net revenues of the Port Authority facilities are pledged as security and interest is payable ...

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