I tweeted about this event earlier (follow me on Twitter here). Sometimes I don't get a chance to write posts on this blog on issues relating to the neighborhood in a timely manner, but if it's a matter of importance, I will at least try to tweet. See the sidebar of this blog for my Twitter feed.
Check my previous post and this comprehensive story (here) from the South Brooklyn Post for more details regarding the helicopter issue.
The Word On Columbia Street blog has the details of the rally - here they are.
Join State Senator Squadron, Congressman Nadler, Congresswoman Velazquez, State Senator Montgomery, Assemblywoman Millman, Councilmember Levin and Councilmember Lander
at a
Rally to End Tourist Helicopter Noise in Brooklyn
Sunday, May 15 - 1:00PM
Pier 6 Brooklyn Bridge Park
(at the end of Atlantic Avenue)
Join your neighbors, community leaders and local elected officials to rally to end all tourist helicopter flights from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Brooklynites from DUMBO to Red Hook have put up with this nuisance for too long!
Rain or Shine!
Questions? - please contact
Senator Squadron's Office
718-875-1517 or adelisi@nysenate.gov
Follow the issue further at "Redhook Noisecopters" Facebook page - here
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I wish I had known about this rally. The helicopter problem started years ago for the Upper West Side but now is INSANE!! Today has to be a record for traffic up and down the Hudson river. Pray for rain!
ReplyDeleteChoppers go up the West Side one after another often turning at ridiculous angles - thrills equals better tips for pilot, right?
Why is this allowed?