QUESTION
What are the appropriate actions at different government levels to address the impacts of helicopter traffic in New York City?
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The council member explains that addressing helicopter traffic concerns requires a partnership across all levels of government - local, state, and federal.
- Much of the helicopter tour traffic originates not just in New York City, but also in New Jersey and other places
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has an important role in regulating helicopter operations that cross state lines
- A regional and national approach is needed to comprehensively tackle these concerns
- Engaging elected officials and constituents in New Jersey, in addition to New York City, is necessary
Amanda FarÃas
0:32:20
And in the administration's view, what's the most effective and appropriate combination of local state federal actions to address the impacts of helicopter traffic in New York on New York City Communities.
Jennifer Sun
0:32:30
Thanks for the question, council member.
0:32:31
I think you just touched upon it.
0:32:33
It is about a partnership at all levels of government.
0:32:36
Both within New York City, but also engaging, you know, elected officials and constituents in New Jersey as well.
0:32:43
And then I think that's where the federal elected officials as well as FAA has an important role is recognizing that a lot of this helicopter tour traffic doesn't only originate in York City, but also in New Jersey and elsewhere.
0:32:56
And therefore, the opportunity addressing these concerns more comprehensively really resides in a regional and national approach.
0:33:04
Okay.