Maloney, Nadler, Velazquez to Introduce Legislation to Ban Non-Essential Helicopter Flights

Bill comes after years of flight accidents and noise pollution in NYC

Saturday, October 26th at 10 AM, Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), will join numerous local elected officials and community groups to announce the introduction of their Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019. The press conference will be held on the steps of City Hall.

Since 1982, there have been at least 30 helicopter crashes in New York City, causing at least 25 fatalities, according to National Transportation Safety Board records. The Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019 would drastically reduce helicopter traffic, improve safety, and cut down on noise by prohibiting non- essential helicopters from flying within New York City airspace.W