06.05.2017 News Towns will continue to fight chopper route despite FAA’s latest ruling Elected leaders say they aren’t giving up their fight against helicopter noise despite the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision last month to reject a petition by Southold Town requesting...
12.08.2016 Government Southold official seeks antenna to help monitor helicopter noise Southold Town Councilman Robert Ghosio has requested the purchase and installation of an antenna to improve Southold Town’s ability to monitor aircraft, the target of frequent noise complaints from ...
11.07.2016 News Court rules East Hampton can’t impose restrictions on choppers The East Hampton Town Board’s effort to restrict helicopters and other so-called “noisy” aircraft into and out of its airport was dealt a serious blow by a federal appeals...
08.23.2016 News Zeldin: FAA approved helicopter route due to political pressure A Federal Aviation Administration official recently told a group of East End leaders that a decision to approve a four-year extension of the current North Shore helicopter route was...
08.07.2016 Editorial Shelter Island Reporter Editorial When something isn’t working in private business, you consult with your customers and staff and make adjustments as you move ahead. In the public sector, that isn’t always the...