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02.18.2022 News

East Hampton Town Board delays airport’s temporary closing

The East Hampton Town Board on Thursday voted to put off its plans to temporarily close East Hampton Airport until May. After conferring with attorneys in private at Thursday’s...

01.22.2022 News

East Hampton Town Board votes to close airport temporarily, bringing potential relief to North Fork residents

The East Hampton Town Board unanimously voted Thursday to close the controversial airport for traffic on Feb. 28 and reopen a private use airport as of March 4 with...

09.16.2021 Government

Study assesses impact of possible East Hampton Airport shutdown; projects increase in flights to Mattituck

Mattituck Airport could see thousands of additional flights per year if East Hampton Airport shuts down, according to the results of a new study. The Town of East Hampton...

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...

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