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Why This Coalition?
Westchester County owns and oversees operation of the county airport, the third busiest in New York State,
which lies adjacent to the Kensico Reservoir, the source of drinking water for 9 million people in Westchester and New York City.
For this reason alone, the airport could never be built at its location today. Still, coalition members seek to be good neighbors
while insisting that the airport and its users do the same, as promised in the
County's Airport Environmental Policy Statement.
Our coalition brings together community and environmental organizations, families, individuals, and businesses
who all make Westchester County and the surrounding area their home and care about its long-term health and well-being.
Together, we watchdog the airport and insist our elected officials uphold the
County's longstanding policy against airport expansion.
There’s just one thing missing: You. Will you add your name to our growing list of supporters?
Powerful interests back airport expansion and we can only prevail with your help. Will you lend a hand?
Contribute funding for our activities? Or are you looking for assistance yourself? We invite you to become part of our community!
Our Vision Statement
This brief white paper sums up who we are and what we are trying to accomplish.
It lays out our vision for how the County should oversee Westchester County Airport, including the policy goals that guide our engagement on the specific issues that arise all too frequently.
Our Goals
- Relief for residents from recent de facto expansion
- A clear No-Expansion airport policy and corresponding goals / strategies / commitments
- Scrutiny of plans, policies and operations for their potential impact on flights, capacity, and the environment. The guiding principle for these evaluations should be an 'abundance of caution'.
- Additional staffing and specialized legal counsel for better oversight (all funded out of the airport)
- Systematic stakeholder involvement beginning at early stages of planning and policy-making
- Maximum local control at the county level, even if it means bucking the FAA
Our Vision Statement
This brief white paper sums up who we are and what we are trying to accomplish.
It lays out our vision for how the County should oversee Westchester County Airport, including the policy goals that guide our engagement on the specific issues that arise all too frequently.
Upcoming Events
Airport Advisory Board
AAB meetings are open to the public, and it matters who the county sees showing up. The next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7PMin the airport's upstairs conference room. Parking validation is available.
Press Conference on PFAS water contamination
The Coalition held a press conference
to announce proposals for improving the County's ability to protect our drinking water in the wake of contamination discovered at the airport near the Kensico Reservoir. Join us at
11:00 AM on
Wednesday, April 17th in the BelleFair Homeowners Association Community Room at
24 BelleFair Blvd. in Rye Brook. Support the coalition as we alert the press about this potential new threat and what needs to be done to combat it and reduce future pollution risk.
Greenburgh Town Hall
Coalition leader Peter Schlactus, who Chairs the County Airport Advisory Board, will address the Greenburgh Town Council (177 Hillside Ave)
on Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30. Come learn more about issues at the airport and urge your Town to take a firm stand against airport expansion.
RSVP
please
BOL Meeting Calendar
Dates, times, places and agendas for County Legislature and committee meetings.
Our Vision Statement
This brief white paper sums up who we are and what we are trying to accomplish.
It lays out our vision for how the County should oversee Westchester County Airport, including the policy goals that guide our engagement on the specific issues that arise all too frequently.
A powerful network
Our coalition represents a strong and reliable network that grows larger every day uniting families, organizations, and businesses. This is what lets us advocate effectively with the county and also with local municipalities and state and federal representatives.