QUESTION
What are the council member's views on federal legislation to restrict non-essential helicopter flights over New York City?
1:00:48
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Council Member Gale A. Brewer asks Mikelle Adgate from the New York City Economic Development Corporation if she supports federal legislation to shut down tourism-related helicopter flights over Manhattan and the other four boroughs. Adgate responds that they need to review such legislation holistically with various departments before commenting further.
- Brewer states that federal legislation is the only way to restrict non-essential helicopter flights over New York City.
- Adgate says they are still reviewing the proposed legislation and working closely with other departments on the issue.
- Adgate does not directly indicate support or opposition to the legislation.
Gale A. Brewer
1:00:48
I have 2 resolutions to say support the federal, Nadler, and other acts that say, cut it shut it down.
1:00:54
Is that something that you support?
1:00:56
Federal legislation to shut down tourism older Manhattan or any place else, but particularly over the five boroughs.
1:01:04
That's what I'm talking about.
Mikelle Adgate
1:01:05
Yeah.
1:01:05
Thank thank you, council member.
1:01:07
I would say in of reviewing the legislation.
1:01:10
I have the same response excuse me, reviewing the resolution.
1:01:13
I have the same response about the legislation and that we need to review all of them holistically, and we're working closely with a lot of department on that.
1:01:21
So I'm not yet ready to comment on our response.
Gale A. Brewer
1:01:24
That's the only way to close New Jersey.
1:01:26
There is no other way.
1:01:27
Thank you.