The New York City Council held a hearing to address concerns over helicopter noise, with residents and officials calling for significant reforms. The council discussed potential measures including a ban on non-essential helicopter travel, such as tourist and chartered flights, to reduce noise and pollution from Downtown Manhattan and East 34th Street heliports. Key figures, including the NYC Comptroller and Council Member Amanda Farias, voiced their support for stricter regulations and technological advancements to mitigate the impact of heliports on local communities in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Council Member Farias introduced bill Int 26 aimed at accelerating the industry's transition to cleaner and quieter technology.
NYC residents fume at 'hellish helicopter highway' as lawmakers seek to ban 'non essential' choppers https://t.co/hoi5jJhz6K https://t.co/rMCibCf5jf
NYC residents fume at ‘hellish helicopter highway’ as lawmakers seek to ban ‘non essential’ choppers https://t.co/zRTv3IkTxP https://t.co/JV49opKZ9C
The New York City Council on Tuesday heard resolutions to crack down on helicopter noise. They're calling on the city, state and FAA to implement reforms, including a ban on non-essential helicopter travel like tourist and chartered flights over the city. https://t.co/v2T5O9u7pI
Important hearing this morning on Helicopter Noise and Safety. Thank you @StoptheChopNYNJ for your advocacy and @CMAmandaFarias for the much needed oversight. https://t.co/AQ5JoauRkM
This morning I stood with @LincolnRestler, @ChrisMarteNYC, @StoptheChopNYNJ & more to call for reform to the helicopter industry. Clearer skies and quieter lives! Im focused on accelerating the industry’s transition to cleaner & quieter technology with my bill, Int 26. https://t.co/uE9Q8IJ3dH
My @NYCCouncil testimony: Business, leisure, and tourist heliports need to be CHOPPED❌ The constant whirring and carbon spewing from helicopters from the Downtown Manhattan and East 34th Street heliports make residents of Manhattan and Brooklyn miserable.https://t.co/UIAzerVJY9
NEW: city council - in a tiny but packed hearing room — hearing from New Yorkers angry about #helicopter noise — those who want a quieter city wearing buttons that say “stop the chop” #NBC4NY https://t.co/y1uz1nS1hA