Town of Hempstead threaten FAA lawsuit over noise and pollution concerns

Standing in front of a residential Floral Park home and alongside governmental leaders from all over Nassau County, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced a joint petition against the Federal Aviation Administration on behalf of the residents living near airports who are contending with low flying planes, air traffic noise, air pollution and other aeronautical disturbances. With both John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport abutting residential neighborhoods, the constant air traffic has been a longstanding headache for local homeowners.

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