Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill Banning Non-Essential NYC Helicopter Flights
Gov. Hochul struck down the "Stop the Chop" act, which targeted helicopter noise and aimed to ban non-essential flights from one of the city's three heliports.
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A ‘Tax the Rich’ Climate Protest Shuts Down the East Hampton Airport
Demonstrators demanding higher taxes for wealthy Hampton residents, who they claim are responsible for increasing inequality and climate emissions, blocked entrance to the East Hampton airport this morning.
New Yorkers are Fed Up with Helicopter Noise from Tourists and the Rich Flying to the Hamptons. A New Law May Curb It.
Complaints about the city's non-essential helicopters—used for sightseeing and trips to the Hamptons—have risen dramatically. New legislation looks to ban the flights.
