NYC Council Passes Bill To Curb 'Non-Essential' Chopper Flights

NYC Council takes action after Hudson River helicopter crash

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The New York City Council renewed efforts to make helicopter rides safer and quieter following the tragic crash over the Hudson River that killed six people earlier this month. New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías joined PIX on Politics to discuss legislation the City Council just passed and the next steps. Watch the video player for the full interview.

New York City Council approves ban on some helicopter flights

The council voted to ban nonessential helicopter flights that fail to meet the strictest federal noise standards from operating out of key heliports. The law would go into effect at the end of 2029.

In wake of deadly Hudson River crash, Malliotakis says ‘helicopter tour industry must be reined in’

A sightseeing helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people earlier this month is spurring increased efforts to place stricter limits on tourism choppers that buzz Staten Island.

NYC Council passes bills to crack down on helicopter tours, add new gender option to city documents

The City Council passed a slew of bills Thursday -- including one that would ban noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports following the horrific crash in the Hudson that killed a family of tourists and another to add a new gender ID to city documents.

NYC Council Passes Bill To Curb 'Non-Essential' Chopper Flights

'Non-Essential' Chopper Flights To Be Limited After Hudson River Crash - New York City, NY - The bill passed by a 46-1 vote with one abstention on Thursday, according to the New York City Council.

City Council passes bill cracking down on helicopter noise

The bill passed with a 46-1 vote and one abstention.