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Putting the LIRR back on the right track

Long Islanders have long had a love-hate relationship with the Long Island Rail Road. On one hand, they love the service, which, on good days, speeds them into New York City . . . more

5/4/17

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

Elmont Library to unveil World Trade Center beam

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

By Steve Smirti | 9/7/16

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

Christie? Trump? Cruz? I hit mute, or change the channel.

I believe that the television remote control is one of mankind’s greatest inventions since the electric light bulb. It is the only instrument I know of . . . more

7/8/15

Dave Denenberg, a former Nassau County legislator from Merrick, offered public apologies after his sentencing for mail fraud on June 5 at the U.S. Courthouse in Central Islip. He will spend three months in jail and three months under house arrest.

Denenberg gets 90-day sentence

A federal judge last Friday sentenced Dave Denenberg, the former Nassau County legislator who pleaded guilty to cheating a law client out of $2.3 million and resigned from office earlier this year, to three months in jail and three months of house arrest. more

By Brian Racow | 6/5/15

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

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