New York Governor Vetoes Helicopter Noise Bill

Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.

Helicopters on helipad at the West 30th Street heliport in New York City — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited the use of the West 30th Street heliport for sightseeing operations. (Photo: Buffers on tour, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

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By Mark Huber • Contributor - Rotorcraft

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