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Red and blue helicopter landing at NYC's wall street
Dec 16

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.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Helicopter behind the Statue of Liberty
Jun 23

New Yorkers are Fed Up with Helicopters 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.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
(Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
Jan 26

Afternoon Bulletin: Times Square Performer Arrested, Man With Knife Shot by NYPD

A costumed man in Times Square was arrested for "aggressive begging", a man with a knife was shot by a police office in the East Village, and more.
By Janaki Chadha
(Photo: Instagram/Tana Wojczuk)
Jan 19

Afternoon Bulletin: Min. Wage Hikes, Book Culture Sells Out of Charlie Hebdo and More

By Aisling Brennan
A group work-out at CrossFit Virtuosity's new location. (Flickr)
Jan 12

Persecuted CrossFit Gyms Forced to Flee After Noise Complaints

By Jordyn Taylor
Jul 7

Mister Softee Under Fire by 7,000+ New Yorkers

By Erica Sloan
Not so charming after all. (Image from Sant Ambroeus)
Apr 10

Pipe Down: Sant Ambroeus’ Soho Neighbors Rally Against Noisy Restaurant

By Anna Perfecto Canlas
(DCPI)
Mar 10

Awfully Affable Drug Dealer Accidentally Invites Officers to Check Out Stash

By Richy Rosario
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