Lately, it seems, the plane noise in Malverne has been even more bothersome than usual. When Malverne held its 9/11 candlelight vigil last week, it was in the middle of a six-hour period in which dozens of planes roared overhead, making it almost impossible to hear Deputy Mayor Patricia Fitzpatrick during the ceremony. Malvernite Elaine Miller, who keeps track of planes flying over the village, said that from Sept. 1-8, 270 to 300 planes had flown over her house each day. “On Sept. 8, they sent us another 60 planes on top of that,” she said. “It was a solid 14 to 17 hours per day of plane noise.” more

This Sept. 11 will take a special place in the hearts of Elmont residents, as the Elmont Memorial Library unveils a beam that was recovered from the wreckage of the north tower of the World Trade … more

With airplanes taking off over their heads and rattling their homes, three Inwood residents helped found the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee 50 years ago. more

In an effort to expedite the noise studies known as Part 150, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) readdressed the problem of airplane noise over houses in a letter to Pat Foye, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. more

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

For more than three years, the Village of Lawrence has been requesting that a monitor that tracks aircraft noise be returned to its location at Village Hall. more

Incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman is being challenged by Milagros Vicente, a Democrat, for the seat in the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmatic District. Blakeman was appointed to the town board in January. more

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

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

Next month, after a five-month hiatus from airplane noise, Runway 4L-22R at John F. Kennedy International Airport will reopen after undergoing an expansion to accommodate more and bigger planes — and, highly likely, bring more airplane noise to the area. more