New York City Council
Committee on Economic Development
Apr 16, 2024
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10:00 AM
3 hr 54 min
Summary
A hearing on helicopter noise and safety in New York City. Discussions centered on legislation to restrict non-electric helicopter operations at city-owned heliports, require noise monitoring and public reporting, establish a state helicopter noise tax, and urging the FAA to ban non-essential helicopter flights over NYC. Features testimony from the NYC Economic Development Corporation, Department of Environmental Protection, helicopter industry representatives, community advocacy groups, and the public.
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Council Member Amanda Farías opens Committee on Economic Development hearing on helicopter noise and safety
Council Member Amanda Farías opens a hearing of the Committee on Economic Development to discuss helicopter noise and safety in New York City. - Farías cites a 2,329% increase in …
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Council Member Lincoln Restler's opening statements on helicopter noise and regulation
Council Member Lincoln Restler addresses disruptive helicopter noise impacting his district's quality of life. - Restler introduces legislation (Intro 70) aimed at ending non-essential helicopter travel over NYC - Constituents …
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Jennifer Sun, Executive Vice President of Planning at the New York City Economic Development Corporation on Sustainable Transportation, Freight Distribution, and Quality of Life Improvements at City Heliports
Jennifer Sun testifies about the NYC Economic Development Corporation's initiatives to transition the city's heliports to support electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and sustainable maritime freight distribution. - …
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11 min
What is the timeline for the administration to respond on the committee's proposed helicopter bills?
Council member Amanda Farías asks when a response can be expected from the administration regarding several proposed bills related to restricting and monitoring non-essential helicopter operations in New York City. …
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What are the city's efforts to further address helicopter noise concerns from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH)?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation has required a 30% reduction in operating hours and a plan from the new DMH operator to incentivize quieter, lower-emission helicopter operations. - …
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What are the requirements and expectations for helicopter operators regarding transparency on flight data and adherence to rules over residential areas?
The NYC Economic Development Corporation is implementing new requirements for helicopter operators to develop tools analyzing all flight activity over New York City for a more comprehensive picture. Previously, they …
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Will data being used to monitor helicopters be accessible to the public?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is using publicly available Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data to monitor helicopter noise levels. - The monitoring tool utilizes publicly available ADS-B data …
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22 sec
What efforts have been made to reduce helicopter noise and address complaints in New York City?
The NYC Economic Development Corporation has hired a consultant at the downtown Manhattan heliport to track complaints and develop new tools to improve tracking. - The consultant is working on …
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What penalties or repercussions does the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) have for helicopter operators who violate agreements?
The EDC has a system with penalties in place for repeated violations by helicopter operators. - The EDC accounts for occasions when flights veer off course due to weather or …
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51 sec
How many helicopter penalties have been issued in the last year?
The Director of Aviation at the New York City Economic Development Corporation states that he will get this information to the committee.
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6 sec
How does the administration balance the economic interests of the helicopter industry and health/quality of life concerns for impacted communities?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation aims to balance the revenue from the helicopter operator with community concerns by reducing operating hours. - Operating hours for helicopter operations will …
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What steps does the city take to ensure community voices are heard regarding helicopter regulation?
The city considers 311 complaints and engages with community boards and elected officials to understand where residents experience helicopter noise. - 311 complaints serve as a primary source for understanding …
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68 sec
What compromises or agreements have been reached with industry and community stakeholders regarding helicopter operations?
The Executive Vice President of Planning at the New York City Economic Development Corporation cannot share details on negotiations with respondents to a Request for Proposals (RFP) at this stage. …
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18 sec
How does the city balance federal and local authority in managing helicopter traffic?
The city achieves the balance through ongoing partnerships and conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the helicopter industry. It aims to maintain an economically viable helicopter industry while …
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What is the city's working relationship with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding helicopter operations?
The city has ongoing conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to understand the latest regulations on noise and safety related to helicopter operations, and discuss how to address community …
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59 sec
What are the appropriate actions at different government levels to address the impacts of helicopter traffic in New York City?
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 …
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45 sec
What were the numbers of 311 noise complaints about helicopters received by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in recent years?
The director of aviation at the EDC states that they received approximately 50,000 noise complaints about helicopters in 2023. - They received around 25,000 such complaints in 2022 according to …
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28 sec
What percentage of 311 complaints from the downtown Manhattan heliport or 34th Street heliport were justified violations?
The council member does not receive a clear answer on the percentage of 311 noise complaints from the downtown Manhattan heliport or 34th Street heliport that were found to be …
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28 sec
What entities are involved in investigating helicopter noise complaints in New York City, and what is the process for investigating these complaints?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation receives 311 data on helicopter noise complaints and passes it on to the private heliport operator in downtown Manhattan, who investigates each complaint …
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54 sec
Is the third-party consultant overseeing helicopter complaints contracted through EDC?
It is a third party consultant contracted through the EDC.
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11 sec
Why is a third-party consultant needed to verify helicopter noise complaints and violations?
The city does not yet have the necessary technology or capacity to independently validate and categorize helicopter noise complaints. - A third-party consultant is currently used as an interim measure …
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82 sec
What is being done about helicopter tail numbers not showing up on flight tracking apps?
The council member raises concerns that 30,000 helicopter tourist flights from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) are not showing their tail numbers on flight tracking apps used by the public. …
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What is being done to address issues with the 311 complaint system for helicopter noise?
The NYC Economic Development Corporation acknowledges the backlog and delays in responding to 311 complaints about helicopter noise, even though all complaints are counted. - 90% of complaints come from …
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118 sec
What quality of life concerns does the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) have regarding helicopter operations at the Downtown Manhattan heliport?
The EDC tried to address feedback from council members and communities by introducing new requirements in the request for proposals (RFP) for operating the Downtown Manhattan heliport. - The RFP …
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85 sec
What is the approach for transitioning tourist helicopter flights to electric vertical takeoff and landing (EV TOL) aircraft?
The NYC Economic Development Corporation aims to transition all tourist helicopter flights to quieter and cleaner electric vertical takeoff and landing (EV TOL) aircraft. - The RFP requires respondents to …
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68 sec
When will the EDC make a selection for the operator at DMH?
Anton Fredriksson, Director of Aviation for the EDC, responds that they are currently in active procurement and the selection will be made by this fall.
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22 sec
What is the breakdown of the $78 million economic impact from the heliports?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation's executive explains the breakdown of the $78 million annual economic impact from the heliports. - $50 million is from direct economic impact resulting …
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94 sec
What is the breakdown of investments at the local level from heliport activity?
The council member asks how revenue and investments from the city budget are broken down into local community investments. The response indicates that spending from heliport activity is realized through …
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65 sec
How many helicopter emergency stops or refueling instances occur at public use facilities in the northeast and tri-state areas?
The council member asks about the number of cases where public use facilities operate as refueling stations or emergency stop locations for helicopters traversing the northeast and tri-state areas. The …
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42 sec
What is the realistic timeline for the approval and commercial rollout of electric air taxis and helicopters?
Anton Fredriksson, Director of Aviation at EDC, states that based on conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), they are anticipating certification of electric aircraft around 2025, with potential commercial …
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117 sec
What are the steps for allowing electric air taxis to operate in New York City after FAA approval?
The council member asks about the process and timeline for introducing electric air taxis in New York City once they receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The director …
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88 sec
What is the status of charging infrastructure for electric aircraft at EDC heliports?
The EDC has made a policy decision to require heliport operators to install charging infrastructure for electric aircraft within 12 months of FAA certification, but no later than 5 years …
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What is the plan for providing sufficient electrical capacity for charging infrastructure at city heliports?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is confident there is adequate existing electrical substation capacity for a number of charging stations at the downtown Manhattan heliport. - It is …
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101 sec
What is the number of noise complaints from 311 calls related to essential service flights like medical and emergency operations?
Anton Fredriksson, Director of Aviation at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, does not provide the exact number of 311 noise complaints attributed to essential service flights during the …
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40 sec
What would be the economic impact on the tourism industry from banning non-essential helicopter flights?
The council member asks if there has been an analysis on the potential economic loss to the tourism industry if non-essential helicopter flights are banned in New York City. The …
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32 sec
Is the New York City Council the appropriate venue to address issues related to helicopter operations and noise?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation acknowledges the complex jurisdictional boundaries around aviation regulations. - The law department is reviewing the proposed legislation to understand the jurisdictional boundaries. - …
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68 sec
What potential uses could the Downtown Heliport serve beyond tourism and East Hampton travel?
The council member asks if the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) could consider integrating the Downtown Heliport into the city's broader marine highway network, exploring uses beyond tourism and travel to …
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126 sec
What efforts are being made to coordinate with the state for relocating or eliminating the 34th Street Heliport?
Gale A. Brewer, a NYC Council Member, questions the actions taken in collaboration with the state to potentially move or remove the 34th Street Heliport. - She acknowledges the controversy …
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Is the NYC Economic Development Corporation communicating with the state regarding the 34th Street Heliport situation?
The council member inquires if the NYC Economic Development Corporation has engaged in discussions with New York State officials concerning the 34th Street Heliport operations. The representative acknowledges that there …
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13 sec
What is New York City doing to advocate for federal regulation of non-essential helicopter flights from New Jersey?
The council member explains that federal government involvement is needed to address non-essential helicopter flights to New Jersey. - New York City is part of a working group with the …
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80 sec
What are the council member's views on federal legislation to restrict non-essential helicopter flights over New York City?
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 …
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41 sec
Are you aware that Paris does not allow non-essential tourist helicopter flights over their city?
The Director of Aviation at EDC confirms that he is aware.
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20 sec
Is any decision being considered to end non-essential tourism helicopter flights at NYC EDC-owned helipads?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is reviewing the potential prohibition of non-essential, non-electric helicopter operations at city-owned heliports. - The agency confirms it is considering restrictions on tourism …
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What is the explanation for NYC EDC's lack of preparedness to provide comments on legislation related to helicopter operations?
Council member Lincoln Restler expresses frustration at NYC EDC's lack of substantive responses on bills regarding helicopter operations that were introduced months or years ago. - The council member states …
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144 sec
What actions did the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) take to address the doubling of helicopter noise complaints from 2023 to 2024?
The NYCEDC introduced measures in its request for proposals (RFP) for a new helicopter tour operator to mitigate community impacts. - It mandated a 30% reduction in tour hours for …
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68 sec
What is the current cap on the number of helicopter flights allowed at the downtown Manhattan heliport, and will this cap remain the same under the new Request for Proposals (RFP)?
The current cap on the number of helicopter flights permitted at the downtown Manhattan heliport is 30,000. - The New York City Economic Development Corporation confirmed this flight cap of …
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Is it not fully within our power to regulate what happens at our heliports?
The council member expresses frustration with tourist helicopter flights being dismissed as non-tourist flights, despite evidence showing they were indeed tourist flights. - The council member cites recent examples of …
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110 sec
What are the lease fee requirements for operators in the RFP submissions for city heliports?
The city is conducting a competitive concession procurement process for operators to use city heliports. One of the evaluation criteria is the fee offer that operators propose to pay to …
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Isn't there a conflict between heliport emissions and the city's air quality goals when it comes to using heliports for non-essential purposes?
Mikelle Adgate explains that the city takes an integrated approach in managing assets like heliports within the broader context of sustainable transportation and environmental goals. - The New York City …
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What are the current protocols and capabilities for monitoring and responding to helicopter noise complaints in NYC?
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) does not currently receive or respond to 311 noise complaints related to helicopters. DEP also lacks the technology and resources to monitor and track …
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72 sec
How many decibel meters are used to monitor road noise and where are they located?
The council member receives information on the number and distribution of noise meters used for monitoring road noise levels across New York City boroughs. - There are 10 noise meter …
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What are the penalties for excessive car noise?
The Department of Environmental Protection issues an $800 summons for the first offense if they can identify the source of the noise and the license plate of the vehicle causing …
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20 sec
What is the cost and feasibility of implementing a noise monitoring program for non-essential helicopters and seaplanes?
The Department of Environmental Protection does not support the proposed bill for monitoring noise from non-essential helicopters and seaplanes. - The program for muffler noise, costing $350,000, is very different …
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What is the timeline for selecting an operator for the downtown heliport and introducing electric helicopters?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation aims to select an operator for the downtown heliport by this fall. - The selected operator will be required to make investments in …
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119 sec
What is the rationale for allowing non-essential and tourism helicopter flights during the transition to electric helicopters?
The council member asks about the economic rationale for including non-essential and tourism flights in the new RFP for helicopter operations, given noise and quality of life concerns. - The …
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112 sec
Would extremely wealthy individuals taking flights to JFK or the Hamptons travel from Lower Manhattan to New Jersey to board helicopters?
Council Member Lincoln Restler questions whether affluent individuals, who significantly contribute to helicopter traffic to JFK or the Hamptons, would be willing to relocate their departure point to New Jersey …
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99 sec
What studies have been conducted to evaluate the noise impacts of chronic intense helicopter activity in areas like Brooklyn Bridge Park?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation indicates it is unaware of any specific studies quantifying the noise impacts of helicopter traffic in areas like Brooklyn Bridge Park. - Council …
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How many jobs are associated with the two heliports in New York City?
Jennifer Sun from the New York City Economic Development Corporation begins to provide the estimated total number of jobs associated with the two heliports in New York City, but is …
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23 sec
Has an analysis been done on potential job losses if helipads were limited to essential activities?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation has not conducted an analysis on the incremental job losses if helipads were restricted to essential activities only. - Council Member Lincoln Restler …
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What is the breakdown of revenue from tour operators versus other flights at New York City heliports?
The New York City Economic Development Corporation states that the city-owned heliports generate a total of $2,000,000 in revenue each year. The specific breakdown of how much revenue comes from …
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25 sec
What is the estimated annual cost for New York City to maintain the heliports?
The operators cover the maintenance costs for the heliports. - The operators generate revenue from various activities like tours, especially at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport where over 90% of the …
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43 sec
What annual operating and capital expenditures are required for managing the two city heliports?
The council member asks if the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) can disclose annual operating and capital expenditures related to managing the two city-owned heliports. EDC's Director of Aviation states that …
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30 sec
What were the fiscal impacts of reducing tourist helicopter flights after the 2016 agreement?
The council member asks if the lower revenue from fewer tourist helicopter flights leaving New York City heliports after the 2016 agreement materially impacted the city's budget or the budget …
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52 sec
Daniel Wiley, Representative from the Office of Congresswoman Nydia M. Velasquez, on Regulating Non-Essential Helicopter Traffic in New York City
Daniel Wiley delivers testimony from Congresswoman Nydia M. Velasquez's office on the issue of regulating non-essential helicopter traffic in New York City. - He expresses concern over the lack of …
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132 sec
Lacey Tauber, Representative from the Offices of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, on the Detrimental Effects of Non-Essential Helicopter Traffic in New York City
Tauber testifies that non-essential helicopter flights in NYC generate excessive noise and air pollution that outweigh any convenience benefits. - The noise levels from helicopters flying at standard altitudes are …
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3 min
What can the City Council do to support federal efforts in regulating helicopters over New York City?
Daniel Wiley explains that a key effort is pushing for increased involvement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to analyze and address the helicopter noise issue. - There are radar …
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53 sec
Josh Rousseau, Northeast US Regional Representative for Vertical Aviation International (VAI), on Potential Economic Impacts and Legal Concerns of Restricting Helicopter Operations in New York City
Josh Rousseau, representing Vertical Aviation International (VAI), emphasizes the significant economic contribution of the general aviation industry in New York, supporting over 43,000 jobs and generating substantial economic output. - …
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159 sec
Brittany Davies, Northeast Regional Director of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), on the Business Aviation Industry's Investments in Noise Reduction and Environmental Stewardship
Davies states that the business aviation industry is investing $1 billion into technologies to dramatically reduce noise levels and carbon footprint. The industry is committed to achieving net zero emissions …
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121 sec
Stacy Sheard, Chair of Government Affairs at the Eastern Region Helicopter Council, on Initiatives to Address Community Concerns and Promote Safer, Quieter Helicopter Operations
Sheard testifies about the Eastern Region Helicopter Council's efforts to address community concerns over helicopter noise and operations. - The ERHC has a community outreach program and collaborates with the …
1:46:46
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106 sec
Lydon Sleeper, East Policy Lead at Joby Aviation, on Joby's Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft and Infrastructure for Sustainable Aerial Mobility in New York City
Lydon Sleeper, the East Policy Lead at Joby Aviation, testifies about Joby's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the company's support for developing infrastructure to enable sustainable aerial …
1:48:36
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125 sec
What are the legal jurisdictions, timelines, and collaborative efforts involved in moving towards electrification of helicopters?
The council member and industry representatives discuss the legal jurisdiction, timeline for commercial operations by 2025, and the collaborative symposium efforts towards electrification of helicopters. - Lydon Sleeper from Joby …
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96 sec
What are the regulations and possibilities for controlling helicopter noise levels by adjusting flight routes and altitudes?
Gale Brewer asks if helicopter tour operators can fly at higher altitudes to reduce noise, especially those along the Hudson River. Stacy Sheard from the Eastern Region Helicopter Council explains …
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3 min
What is the noise level monitoring process for electric helicopters in urban environments like New York City?
Lydon Sleeper from Joby Aviation explains the company's approach to monitoring noise levels of their electric helicopters in an urban setting like New York City. - Joby Aviation partnered with …
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156 sec
Bill Thomas, Board Member of Stop the Chop NY/NJ on Banning Non-Essential Helicopter Flights Over New York City
Bill Thomas testifies in favor of banning non-essential helicopter flights over New York City. - He is a board member of Stop the Chop NY/NJ, an organization seeking to ban …
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170 sec
Andrew Rosenthal, Long-Time Upper West Side Resident, on Ineffective Process for Reporting Helicopter Noise Complaints and Lack of Action by the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Rosenthal expressed frustration with the lack of action by the EDC and industry to address helicopter noise complaints since 2016. - He focused on issues with the 311 system for …
2:08:12
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154 sec
Melissa Elstein, Board Member of Stop the Chop NY And NJ and the West Eighties Neighborhood Association, on the Disruptive Impact of Helicopter Noise and Tourism Flights Over New York City
Elstein testifies about the severe noise disruption caused by fossil fuel-based tourism and commuter helicopters traversing the Hudson River and impacting neighborhoods like the Upper West Side. - She advocates …
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152 sec
Lara Birnback, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Heights Association, on the Detrimental Impacts of Helicopter Noise Pollution and Safety Risks on New York City Communities
Birnback expresses concern over the negative impacts of helicopter noise pollution and safety risks in New York City. - She represents communities affected by noise and pollution from fossil fuel-based …
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144 sec
Kenneth Lay, Board Member of Stop the Chop, on the Severe Helicopter Noise Disrupting Overall Quality of Life in NYC
Kenneth Lay, a Brooklyn resident and board member of the organization Stop the Chop, testifies about the incessant and deafening helicopter noise plaguing many New York City neighborhoods, especially environmental …
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122 sec
What concerns do Brooklyn Heights residents have regarding helicopter noise and how frequently do they complain about it?
Birnback explains that helicopter noise is a persistent and escalating issue for Brooklyn Heights residents. - Residents have been complaining about disruptive helicopter noise for years - Complaints have intensified …
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47 sec
Roger Manning, Co-Founder of the Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (MAGIC), on the Severe Impact of Sightseeing Helicopter Noise on Governor's Island
Roger Manning testifies about the detrimental effects of sightseeing helicopter noise on Governor's Island, a public space in New York Harbor. - He describes the noise from helicopters as a …
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77 sec
Stephen Tanenbaum, Prospect Park South Resident, on Helicopter Noise Pollution Impacting Central Brooklyn Neighborhoods and Public Spaces
Stephen Tanenbaum testifies about the issue of helicopter noise pollution affecting central Brooklyn communities like Prospect Park South, where he resides and works. - Helicopter noise is not just confined …
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77 sec
Janet Handal, President of Waterside Tenants Association, on Noise and Safety Impacts of Seaplanes and Helicopters Operating Near Waterside in Manhattan
Janet Handal speaks in support of the proposed bills to regulate helicopter noise, but calls for extending the measures to also address noise and safety concerns from seaplanes operating near …
2:23:31
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134 sec
Michael Hannaman, Legal Extern at National Resources Defense Council, on the Health Impacts and Environmental Pollution from Unnecessary Helicopter Flights in New York City
Michael Hannaman, a legal extern at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and a law student at NYU School of Law, testifies about the harmful effects of helicopter noise and …
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129 sec
Merritt Birnbaum, President and CEO of Riverside Park Conservancy on Impacts of Non-Essential Helicopter Operations on Hudson River Parks
Birnbaum emphatically voices support for legislation addressing negative impacts of non-essential helicopter operations on parks maintained by Riverside Park Conservancy along the Hudson River in Upper Manhattan. - The incessant …
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140 sec
Roland Lewis, Consultant for Stop the Chop NY/NJ on the Economic and Community Impacts of Helicopter Traffic in New York City
Lewis highlights the negative economic impacts of helicopter traffic on waterfront businesses and public spaces in New York City. He provides an example of a restaurant owner losing customers and …
2:31:42
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139 sec
Ken Coughlin, Board Member of Manhattan Community Board 7 and Stop the Chop NY/NJ, on Reducing Nonessential Helicopter Traffic Over New York City
Ken Coughlin testified in support of proposed legislation to restrict or prohibit nonessential helicopter operations at city-owned heliports and reduce tourist and commuter helicopter flights over New York City. - …
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117 sec
Warrie Price, Founder and President of the Battery Conservancy on the Environmental and Community Disturbance from Helicopters
Warrie Price, presenting on behalf of the Battery Conservancy, testified about the detrimental impacts of helicopter noise on the historic Battery area of New York, which has been compromised for …
2:36:18
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171 sec
A Member of the Public on Banning Non-Essential Helicopters and Repurposing Pier 6 for Maritime Freight
The testimony advocates for a full ban on non-essential helicopter operations and repurposing Pier 6 in downtown Manhattan from a heliport to a maritime freight terminal. - The speaker urges …
2:39:16
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161 sec
Mark Young, Representative of the South Midwood Residence Association, on Helicopter Noise and Environmental Impacts Over Residential Brooklyn Neighborhoods
Mark Young testifies on behalf of the South Midwood Residence Association about the harmful effects of frequent, low-altitude helicopter traffic over their Brooklyn community. - He highlights helicopters frequently flying …
2:43:27
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140 sec
Susan Lee, Executive Director of the Hudson Classical Theater Company, on the Disruption of Outdoor Performances by Helicopter Noise in Riverside Park
Susan Lee provides testimony on the significant disturbance caused by helicopter traffic to the Hudson Classical Theater Company's outdoor performances in Riverside Park. - The theater company offers three free …
2:45:55
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117 sec
Norris Raymaker, Jersey City Resident on the Impact of Nonessential Helicopter Traffic on Quality of Life in the New York City Metropolitan Area
Norris Raymaker, a 30-year resident of Jersey City, New Jersey, testifies in support of regulating nonessential helicopter traffic. - Raymaker expresses gratitude to the NYC Council for sponsoring legislation to …
2:47:59
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133 sec
Kate Madigan, Government Affairs Coordinator of The Public Theater on Helicopter Noise Disrupting Shakespeare in the Park Performances
Kate Madigan, representing The Public Theater as its Government Affairs Coordinator, testifies about the disruptive impact of helicopter noise on Shakespeare in the Park performances at the Delacourt Theater in …
2:50:16
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120 sec
What localities in New Jersey have passed bans or resolutions against non-essential helicopters?
The Jersey City resident explains that Hudson County and Jersey City have passed resolutions in support of New Jersey state legislation to reduce or eliminate non-essential helicopter operations. - Hudson …
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57 sec
Diane Park, Waterside Plaza Resident on the Dangers and Lack of Regulation of Seaplanes Operating in the East River Near Residential Areas
Diane Park, a resident of Waterside Plaza, testified about the dangers posed by seaplanes taking off from and landing in the East River near residential areas like Waterside Plaza. She …
2:54:13
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147 sec
Dorothy Lyon, Brooklyn Heights Resident on the Overwhelming Helicopter Noise from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport
Dorothy Lyon, a Brooklyn Heights resident, testifies about the severe noise pollution from increased helicopter traffic at the downtown Manhattan Heliport. - The number of helicopters landing and taking off …
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111 sec
Brenda Patrini, Astoria Resident on the Disruptive Effects of Nonessential Helicopter Traffic Over Residential Areas
Brenda Patrini, an Astoria resident, testifies about the daily disturbances caused by nonessential helicopters flying over her neighborhood. - The helicopters cause extremely loud noise pollution, with measured decibel levels …
2:58:47
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142 sec
James Harrington, Member of the Public on the Disruptive and Invasive Nature of Non-Essential Helicopter Noise in New York City
James Harrington, a member of the public, testifies about the negative impacts of non-essential helicopter noise in New York City. - He describes helicopter noise as a constant aggravation that …
3:01:16
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173 sec
Mark Bearman, Park Slope Resident on the Deafening Noise and Economic Impact of Low-Flying Helicopters Over NYC
Bearman testifies about the overwhelming noise from helicopters flying at extremely low altitudes over residential areas like his apartment in Park Slope. - He provides evidence that helicopters produce sounds …
3:05:00
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179 sec
Anna Maria Demolka, Downtown Brooklyn Resident and Actress on the Impact of Helicopter Noise on Professional Work and Quality of Life
Anna Maria Demolka, a Downtown Brooklyn resident and actress, testifies about how helicopter noise disrupts her ability to tape auditions from home. - She explains that the constant helicopter traffic …
3:08:03
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135 sec
Christine Callister, Gramercy Resident on the Alarming Increase in Helicopter Noise Across Manhattan
Christine Callister, a Gramercy resident, testifies about the significant escalation of helicopter noise across Manhattan over the past four years. - Over the last four years, helicopter noise across Manhattan …
3:10:22
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126 sec
Jason Eric, Downtown Brooklyn Resident on Noise Pollution from Helicopters Along the Brooklyn Waterfront
Jason Eric, a Downtown Brooklyn resident not affiliated with any organization, criticizes the noise pollution caused by helicopters along the Brooklyn Waterfront. - He expresses confusion over allowing such noise …
3:13:40
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74 sec
Munira Kejida, Boerum Hill Resident, on Incessant Helicopter Noise and Health Impacts on Boerum Hill and Nearby Public Housing
Kejida testifies about the constant disruption caused by low-flying helicopters over her neighborhood of Boerum Hill and the nearby Whitman and Gowanus public housing projects. - The helicopters start flying …
3:15:00
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John Ost, South Street Seaport Resident, on the Excessive Helicopter Noise and Its Impacts on Lower Manhattan Residents
John Ost provides testimony on the disturbance caused by excessive helicopter noise and other noise sources in the South Street Seaport area of Lower Manhattan. - Ost serves on the …
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David Fitzgerald, Marine Park Resident, on the Noise Impact of Low-Altitude Helicopters and Lack of Response from Authorities
David Fitzgerald expresses concerns about the noise pollution caused by helicopters flying at low altitudes over his house in Marine Park, Brooklyn. - Despite being an aviation enthusiast who enjoys …
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Chelsea Resident on the Environmental and Social Impacts of Private Helicopter Transportation
The speaker expresses concerns about the endorsement of electric helicopters as a solution to climate change. - They argue that private transportation, especially helicopters used by the wealthy, contribute significantly …
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Philip Turner on Helicopter Noise Over Upper West Side and Hudson River
Philip Turner, a member of the public, testifies about the impact of helicopter noise over his neighborhood near Riverside Park on the Upper West Side and along the Hudson River. …
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John Wilkins, Member of the Public on the Excessive Helicopter Noise Disrupting Park Slope, Brooklyn Neighborhood
John Wilkins, a resident of Park Slope, Brooklyn, testifies about the disruptive impact of frequent and low-altitude helicopter flights over his neighborhood. - Wilkins lives with his family in Park …
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Christopher Woodgrin, Prospect Heights Resident, on Excessive Helicopter Noise Disrupting Life in the Neighborhood
A Prospect Heights resident describes the severe disruption caused by frequent, loud helicopter noise in the area. - The resident lives near the Barclays Center and has measured noise levels …
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Sydney Woodgrin, Prospect Heights Resident, on Excessive Helicopter Noise in Prospect Heights
A Prospect Heights resident testifies about the frequent and disruptive helicopter noise in their neighborhood. - The resident lives near Prospect Park and can hear loud helicopters flying overhead almost …
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Judy Mann, Volunteer Tour Guide on the Impact of Tourist Helicopter Noise on Governors Island
The volunteer tour guide explains the stark difference in noise levels on Governors Island on Sundays when there are no tourist helicopter flights from Lower Manhattan. - Without helicopter noise …
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Stan O'Connor, Licensed Tour Guide, on the Economic Impact of Helicopter Tours Compared to Walking Tours
O'Connor argues that helicopter tours have a negative economic impact compared to walking tours conducted by licensed guides. - There are almost 10,000 licensed tour guides in NYC who provide …
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Peter Maloney, Member of the Public on Non-Essential Commuter Helicopter Flights Over Residential Areas of New York City
Maloney highlights issues with non-essential commuter helicopter flights over outer boroughs of New York City. - Commuter helicopters like Uber and Blade frequently fly over residential areas at low altitudes …
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Deborah Lapidula, Howard Beach/Lindenwood Resident on Excessive Helicopter Noise and Potential Structural Damage Concerns Near JFK Airport
Lapidula testifies about the severe noise disruptions and safety concerns caused by non-essential helicopter traffic in her Queens neighborhood near JFK airport. - She describes the noise as a 'true …
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Dorinne Tye, Member of the Public, on the Impact of Excessive Helicopter Training on Rural Communities
Tye describes how a helicopter flight school in their rural farm community has caused excessive noise and environmental disturbances from up to 20 helicopters operating for 16 hours a day. …
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Arline Bronzaft, Professor Emeritus at the City University of New York and Board Member of GrowNYC, on the Impacts of Noise from Transportation on Learning and Public Health
Bronzaft discusses her landmark studies revealing that children in schools adjacent to elevated train tracks were nearly a year behind in reading by 6th grade compared to those on the …
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Mark Diller, Member of the Public, on Disruption Caused by Unnecessary Helicopter Flights During Public Events
Mark Diller, speaking as a member of the public, testifies about the disruptive impact of unnecessary helicopter flights during public events. - He recounts an experience at a Shakespeare in …
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Michael McCready, Upper West Side Resident, on the Severe Disturbance from Non-Essential Helicopter Flights
McCready testifies that non-essential helicopter flights severely disturb his family's quality of life in the Upper West Side. - Despite moving to the neighborhood expecting a quieter environment, it feels …
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Morris Pesin, Founder of Liberty State Park and President of Friends of Liberty State Park, on the Disruptive Impact of Non-Essential Helicopter Tours around the Statue of Liberty
Morris Pesin, the founder of Liberty State Park and president of the Friends of Liberty State Park, testifies in strong support of banning non-essential helicopter tours around the Statue of …
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