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Int 0097-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing noise caused by sightseeing helicopters that meet federal noise reduction standards

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
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Lincoln Restler
Sponsor
Lincoln RestlerDemocratDistrict 33
Cosponsors
6
Committee
Committee on Economic Development
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would prohibit sightseeing helicopters from taking off and landing at heliports owned by the city if those helicopters do not meet the stage 1, 2 or 3 noise levels for helicopters as determined by the Federal Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026

Int 0097-2026: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing noise caused by sightseeing helicopters that meet federal noise reduction standards · OpenCongress NYC