The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor (WCNYH) is a regulatory agency in Port of New York and New Jersey in the United States. The inter-state government entity of New York and New Jersey was established in August 1953. Under statutory mandate, the mission of the commission is to investigate, deter, combat, and remedy criminal activity and influence in the port district and also ensures fair hiring and employment practices.
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