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What Lessons for Westchester?

  • By 'Plane Sense for HPN'
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  • 19 May, 2022
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East Hampton Airport Finds A Way to Limit Flights

As we await public input forums (starting 5/24 in White Plains) to inform Westchester County Airport Master Plan revisions, we have learned that East Hampton's airport this month is shutting down and reopening with new rules, including a mandatory overnight curfew.  

As an Airport Coalition Supporter, tell us what you think?  Are there lessons for Westchester in East Hampton's story?

The NY Times article, "Homeowners vs. Helicopters: A Very Hamptons Fight", provides background on the issues, attitudes, and strategies that led East Hampton to its decision, as well as what may come next.  Click here for the new East Hampton rules and Town Laws that create penalties for violators.

Also, you can hear more about East Hampton towards the end of the Coalition's Airport Master Plan video briefing.  All Coalition Supporters were sent a link to the recording of the briefing.  If you want us to resend it, email supporters@ctpwae.org.

Please reply to this email with your thoughts about the relevance of East Hampton's approach to Westchester.  Keep in mind that among other differences, Westchester's airport is much larger and hosts commercial airlines (though airlines account for only about 15% of overall flights at the airport with the bulk being private/corporate aircraft).

Thank you for your support. Please encourage others to join with us at www.CTPWAE.org.

Stop WJWW Airport Land Swap

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • June 19, 2023
Coalition opposes land swap for WJWW plant when alternate site is available outside the reservoir watershed and calls on supporters to act.

Coalition To Hold Briefing for Supporters 9/20/22

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • September 13, 2022
Please join us for an hour-long meeting on Tuesday evening, September 20th, at 7pm via Zoom. Attendees will get updated on the Airport Master Plan process and public forums, and on what the Coalition is doing to prevent airport expansion.

Million Air Cited for More Violations

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • July 22, 2022
County sends letters alleging lease and license agreement violations. Demands removal of parking lot and information about any unauthorized sublease to Blade (which is suing the County).

Pouring Cold Water on Breeze Plans

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • July 12, 2022
Breeze Airways scales down and delays new flights at Westchester County Airport just as it begins operating there. Airport Coalition explains position on new airline flights.

Last Forum on Airport Master Plan TONIGHT

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • July 6, 2022
Tonight's online forum will likely be the last chance for Westchester residents to be heard before the County begins drafting a revised Master Plan for the County airport. The Coalition urges all to participate.

Coalition Master Plan Comments

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • June 20, 2022
Coalition submits comments that call for new Master Plan to ensure no expansion of airport facilities and capacity. We list key items that should be included in the Plan to accomplish this.

Coalition Weighs in on New Hangar

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • June 15, 2022
Coalition position paper opposes proposed large new hangar for Million Air at County Airport.

Coalition Hails County Enforcement Effort 

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • December 1, 2021
The Coalition released a Press Release 12/1/2021 applauding the County's decision to demand that multiple companies end flights at the airport that violate County law.

Coalition Meets with Latimer

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • November 29, 2021
Highlights and updates from our meeting with County Executive George Latimer.

FAA Holding Open House on Airport Noise

By 'Plane Sense for HPN' • January 17, 2020
Please attend FAA's Open House on Noise from Westchester County Airport 1/22/2020
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