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The Port Authority recently confirmed that Malverne will soon be getting its own plane noise meters.

Given the number of airplane noise complaints registered by Malverne residents on social media, the questions that need answering seem to be, What is the current level of airplane noise in Malverne, and what is considered an “acceptable” level? more

Rossana Weitekamp | 11/20/14

San Francisco-based Environmental Science Associates will conduct the aircraft noise study known as Part 150. Above, an airplane flew over Lawrence on its way to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Airport noise study moves forward

The Port Authority announced at an Oct. 27 meeting with the Town and Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC) that they have officially signed a contract with San Francisco-based Environmental Science Associates to conduct a federal aircraft noise study known as Part 150. more

By Vanessa Parker | 11/5/14

Port Authority noise monitors measure sound levels from arriving and departing aircraft. At right, the one on Peppe Road in Inwood, by the Inwood Country Club.

How loud are those planes, anyway?

Aircraft noise from John F. Kennedy International Airport has been an issue for Five Towns residents for years. WebTrak, an online method the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has developed for measuring and reporting sound levels, has been available to the public since March. Residents can see noise levels recorded in real time on the website. more

By Vanessa Parker | 6/18/14

The Port Authority will seek the track the noise levels at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports at a cost of $6 million.

Port Authority unveils new plans for noise study

To comply with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s request to conduct a noise study at its airports, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled their plans during a meeting of the Town-Village Airport Safety Noise Abatement Committee on Monday. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/26/14

A study that is to be conducted by the Port Authority focusing on noise from aircraft in communities near New York and New Jersey airports was delayed. Above, in Lawrence an airplane flew over traffic as it headed to JFK.

Port Authority delays noise study

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told a gathering of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC) that it will delay beginning its aircraft noise study until after March 24 because it hasn’t yet presented the requirements to the public for starting the study. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/26/14

A flight redesign for New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia went into effect last week, requiring westbound planes to head east over Nassau County and then north to Westchester County, before finally turning west, instead of heading directly west, over New Jersey.

Nassau airspace more crowded under new flight patterns

More jets began flying over Nassau County on Oct. 20, under new flight patterns designed for New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing many residents to become concerned about the frequency of jet noise. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/20/11

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