Sentences with phrase «helicopter noise»

The belief that transparent, open government exists, allowing for full participation and debate by all citizens affected by helicopter noise abuse, is a fantasy.

I'm sure that he's not the only person in town who doesn't understand the impact helicopter noise can have on the neighborhoods directly under the flight path.

The Town Board on Tuesday appointed eight people to its newly formed Southold Town Helicopter Noise Steering Committee.

Joe Werkmeister's column last week seemingly downplaying the impact of helicopter noise on the North Fork was an interesting take on the subject.

I'm certainly willing to give the restrictions a chance to prove themselves, purely out of respect for everyone who worked very hard to make it happen — all the folks who served on the committees, Councilwoman Kathee Burke - Gonzalez who worked tirelessly and showed incredible courage, and the East Hampton Town Board for taking the historic first step in the right direction to bring long - sought relief of helicopter noise in the region.

More than 200 North Fork residents upset by helicopter noise over their homes turned out last Monday night for a forum in Southold.

Local elected leaders say they aren't giving up their fight against helicopter noise despite the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to reject Southold Town's petition requesting that the controversial North Shore route be reconsidered.

That EH Town Board members can claim that here has been improvement in lessening helicopter noise indicates they are either ignorant of the facts or pretending they don't know (aka, the Murdoch defense).

He said that those issues range from helicopter noise en route to the East Hampton Airport to issues that Mr. Losquadro is working on for Fishers Island, including training emergency responders and helping to provide access to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

The hundreds of East End residents planning to protest helicopter noise during the East Hampton Town Board's next regular meeting on Thursday are being asked to wait another week to voice their concerns.

At noon, NYC Council members Carlos Menchaca, Helen Rosenthal and Margaret Chin lead rally in support of legislation to regulate tourist helicopter noise, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

During his current re-election bid, Mr. Zeldin touted his ambitious workload and pointed locally to legislation to preserve Plum Island and his efforts to curb helicopter noise on the East End as examples of his effectiveness.

It will be responsible for rallying citizens, distributing information and reaching out to other East End groups that are trying to combat helicopter noise.

The committee will assist the Town Board in developing strategies and proposing solutions to address helicopter noise on the North Fork.

Abate and other residents from Morningside Heights, Harlem and Washington Heights gathered Tuesday night at a forum organized by City Councilman Robert Jackson to brainstorm ways to put an end to what they say is incessant helicopter noise.

Following several heated public meetings last week regarding helicopter noise over the North and the South forks, the East Hampton Town Board has decided to host a special meeting for residents to speak out against the growing impact of noise, «especially from increased traffic of helicopters landing and departing at the East Hampton Airport,» according to a statement from East Hampton Supervisor Larry Cantwell.

«The goal here is to unite and get after East Hampton and get after the FAA,» Bob Malafronte, chairman of the Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee, which has been combating helicopter noise on the South Fork, said in Southold.

While County Legislator Ed Romaine spoke about erosion concerns, particularly in the Hashamomuck area surrounding Town Beach that was heavily damaged by storms last winter, it was his comments about helicopter noise that drew the most comments and questions.

There would be kid actors, ambient helicopter noise, and 100 degree heat.

County Legislator Al Krupski speaking Sunday about the importance for unity among municipalities in the fight against helicopter noise.

Even the intrusion of our helicopter noise couldn't make them waiver.

Additionally, we keep hearing reports that the helicopter noise issue is being resolved, but that's usually followed by the sound of choppers overhead.

Real leadership — not mere lip service — on issues such as helicopter noise or state - versus - local jurisdiction over vineyard activities would aid his constituents on the North Fork.

We agree that helicopter noise is an issue, we agree that plastic bags should go away.

With summer approaching, Riverhead Town's Helicopter Noise Task Force is gearing up for another battle over helicopter noise.

Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell stressed the need for community input on several key issues, including affordable housing and helicopter noise, in his sixth annual «State of the Town» address Thursday night.

It cites health issues and studies that «have shown that aviation noise can be harmful to human health and wildlife and that helicopter noise can cause disturbance at lower decibel levels than fixed - wing aircraft.»

Councilman Bob Ghosio, who is the Town Board liaison to the Helicopter Noise Steering Committee, said whether the town allows such landings is a land - use issue.

And some of those battles have yielded real results, including helping secure the MTA's retreat on North Fork service cuts, drawing the FAA's attention to helicopter noise and finding federal aid for Riverhead flood victims.

«We found according to our zoning code it wasn't permitted to begin with,» said Councilman Bob Ghosio, who is the Town Board liaison to the helicopter noise steering committee.

Helicopter Noise: Helicopter noise is an ongoing concern particularly in the New York City area and the Los Angeles basin.

The car gets the helicopter noise as well when two windows are open.