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Because of Kennedy Airport’s runway project, other runways might see an increase in arrivals and departures of 35 to 70 percent, which would mean more jet noise for Nassau County residents.

JFK’s runway project could lead to air-traffic increase in Malverne

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Board of Commissioners approved a $355 million project to revamp Runway 13L-31R at John F. Kennedy International Airport and add a high-speed … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/25/18

Port Authority seeks public input on plane noise, Nov. 3

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hosting a public workshop at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6-9 pm to gather public input on noise levels created by aircraft operations around John F. Kennedy International Airport. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/28/16

Plane noise and NextGen: what you need to know

The plane noise plaguing parts of Queens and Nassau counties was the focus of discussion last week at a citizen advocacy meeting to explain NextGen, a satellite GPS technology that the Federal Aviation Administration says has resulted in $1.6 billion in benefits to airlines and travelers by allowing planes to fly more frequently and closer together, take more direct routes and save time and fuel. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/25/16

Those fighting for relief from the area's plane noise strongly suggest writing often to senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

Noticing an increase in plane noise? Here's how to complain

Many Malverne residents have noticed a considerable increase in the amount of plane noise recently, leaving many to wonder whether it will ever end. The short answer: Who knows? more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/6/16

The Port Authority will host a workshop on its Part 150 study Oct. 29th.

Port Authority hosts public workshop on plane noise study, Oct. 29

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey will be hosting a public information workshop on Oct. 29 to provide information regarding the Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Studies for John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/20/15

Sid Krimsky, a West Hempstead resident, wants the government to expedite studies to understand aircraft noise, its effects on people and how to mitigate it.

Residents take up grass-roots effort to combat plane noise

Sid Krimsky, a retired engineer and a West Hempstead resident, doesn’t want to complain about aircraft noise — he really doesn’t. He understands that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has much bigger fish to fry, and just wants to focus on solutions that will help mitigate the noise. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 9/2/15

State Assemblyman Ed Ra stressed the importance of educating the public about the Part 150 Study.

Waiting for the technical advisory committee

It’s been over five months since the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that Environmental Sciences Associates was awarded an $8 million contract to conduct a Federal Part 150 study to study aircraft noise patterns and evaluate the potential to reduce noise exposure in the vicinity of John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports. That’s a fact. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/15/15

Plane noise concerns continue to grow, yet only four representatives of Nassau County have been appointed to a 64-member round table created to address the issue.

Nassau under-represented at plane noise round table

Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo mandated the creation of the New York Airports Community Roundtable, to address airplane noise in communities surrounding John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports, there have been no decisions on the group’s size, membership or procedures more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 3/11/15

Christie may be arrogant, but the Port Authority is worse

The recent controversy over the George Washington Bridge traffic jam and the role that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie played will go on for a while, until someone tells the truth and points the finger at the right people. more

1/16/14

John Boyle, the Bellmore-Merrick Central District special-education teacher who led the effort to create the district's 9/11 memorial, honored Brad Allan of Long Island Crane & Rigging for his efforts to bring the project to fruition.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District dedicates 9/11 memorial

Thomas Crotty stood and stared for a moment on Friday at the twisted, rusted, 1,600-pound steel girder in front of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Brookside School in North Merrick. “It was very thoughtful of the community and the young people to do this so the day and the people will not be forgotten,” Crotty remarked. more

Scott Brinton | 9/24/10

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