Officials: Less noise being made at airport
Sen. Charles Schumer speaks about the new federal regulations to curb noise created by low-flying helicopters across Long Island. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (June 3, 2012) (July 3, 2012 6:11 PM)
Noise from aircraft at East Hampton's town-owned airport in Wainscott has been significantly reduced this year compared with the first six months of 2011, airport officials say.
Airport manager Jim Brundige said that efforts to get helicopters to fly higher have resulted in average altitudes of 2,900 feet, compared with 2,300 feet for the same period last year.
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