02.25.2020 Government ‘Echo Route’ directs helicopter pilots to fly around North Fork, but critics say problems remain Helicopter pilots are being urged to fly an all-water route to and from the Hamptons rather than transitioning over the North Fork, according to new routes issued by the...
10.02.2019 Government Asking for an end to helicopter noise, public meets with council official Riverhead and Southold towns are “a doormat to the Hamptons” when it comes to helicopter noise. That’s how several speakers described the helicopter routes being taken to South Fork...
05.28.2019 Government Helicopter noise the key topic in meeting between Zeldin, residents Over coffee and bagels, two dozen constituents met with Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) early Tuesday morning at the American Legion in Southold.
11.24.2018 Editorials Editorial: Send a comment to the FAA When the Federal Aviation Administration extended its North Shore Helicopter Route in 2016 for four more years, we argued in this space that it was another example of government...
11.15.2018 Government FAA workshop fails to provide adequate forum, residents say More than a 125 people attended Wednesday’s Federal Aviation Administration workshop in Riverhead to express complaints over the constant buzz of helicopters flying across the North Fork. But the...
11.03.2018 Government FAA to hold public hearing in Riverhead Nov. 14 North Fork residents who have long been frustrated over the constant helicopter noise overhead, particularly during summer months, will finally get their chance to vent to the Federal Aviation...
10.25.2018 Government Town Board encourages public to attend helicopter noise hearing next month The bill passed earlier this month by the U.S. Senate requiring the Federal Aviation Administration to reassess the unpopular North Shore Helicopter Route has Southold Town Board talking about...
06.05.2018 Government Southold closer to introducing local helicopter legislation Southold Town is continuing to develop a potential code change to address issues residents have with helicopter noise.
04.27.2018 Government Amendment in House bill aimed at reducing helicopter noise The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday with an amendment that would require the Federal Aviation Administration to reassess the North Shore Helicopter Route that North Fork residents...
04.19.2018 Government Riverhead Town gears up for another battle over helicopter noise With summer approaching, Riverhead Town’s Helicopter Noise Task Force is gearing up for another battle over helicopter noise. Task force members met last Thursday with the Town Board and...
