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09.20.2019 Government

Meeting set with representative of helicopter council; town may further restrict aircraft

A representative of the Eastern Region Helicopter Council has agreed to take part in a public meeting with Riverhead residents, according to Riverhead Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith.

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.

11.28.2018 Government

East End officials demand FAA hold hearing on controversial helicopter route

After a Federal Aviation Administration workshop held in Riverhead earlier this month left residents and elected officials alike dissatisfied, elected officials gathered at Iron Pier Beach in Jamesport Wednesday...

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...

11.11.2018 Letters

Featured Letter: The FAA must follow law as it’s written

To the editor: The FAA cannot be allowed to interpret a law, it must, as all must, follow the law. The FAA is making a mockery of the FAA...

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...

10.04.2018 Government

Helicopter bill heads to president’s desk

A bill passed by the Senate Tuesday will require the Federal Aviation Administration to reassess the unpopular North Shore Helicopter Route.

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