NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Oct. 28, 2016--S&P Global Ratings has assigned its 'AA-' rating to the Port Authority of New York&New Jersey's (PANYNJ) pro forma $432.755 million 197th and $350 million 198th series consolidated bonds. The outlook is stable. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its ratings on authority debt outstanding. "The 'AA-' rating reflects our opinion of the diversity of the PANYNJ's operations, very strong liquidity, and vital role in the region; and our expectation of continued strong DSC," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Joseph Pezzimenti. The new bonds will be on par with all other consolidated bonds. We expect officials to use the 197th and 198th bond proceeds to fund capital projects