East Hampton Star: Airport Transition Set to Begin on May 19
Erin King Sweeney of the East Hampton Community Alliance, a pro-aviation group, cited a Newsday report saying that 40 percent of complaints about the airport came from just 10 households, and said that anti-airport activists are publicly urging residents to file noise complaints before the new framework is even in place.
27East: East Hampton Town Will Stick With Curfews, One-Flight Limits At New Airport
"We realize that the future of aviation in East Hampton relies upon good faith and a common willingness to address the legitimate concerns of the residents." Hear more from EHCA Executive Director Erin King Sweeney on East Hampton's decision to stick with curfews and one-flight limits at the soon to be new airport.
East Hampton Star: An April 8 Deadline for Pilots
Quoted here, the EHCA is pleased that the town and F.A.A. are working closely to maintain an airport in East Hampton and we're encouraging the town to respond to legitimate requests from the community to be involved with the development of the P.P.R. framework.
Newsday: East Hampton Airport Gets Green Light To Go Private
EHCA urges reasonable PPR and community involvement in process of the airport going private. Hear the latest from EHCA Executive Director Erin King Sweeney at the link below:
Our Newest TV Ad: Save The East Hampton Airport
Our Newest Ad in Dan's Papers
EHCA agrees with Mayor Larsen that temporary closure is not the answer. The Village of East Hampton and the surrounding towns and villages deserve better.
Our Newest Ad in Dan's Papers
Supervisor Schneiderman understands the risks of temporary closure of East Hampton Airport. The risks for Southampton are real and the impact could be permanent. Southampton and the surrounding towns and villages deserve better. To that effect, we’ve posted his recent letter in Dan’s Papers.
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Panelists Discuss The Future Of The East Hampton Airport
In response to our efforts, The Express News Group (27East, Southampton Press, East Hampton Press, Sag Harbor Express) hosted a Zoom webinar titled: Turbulence: Can East Hampton Airport Be Tamed Without Being Closed?
Our member, Kathryn Slye did an amazing job representing the EHCA, along with Kent Feurring, President of the East Hampton Aviation Association, East Hampton Councilman Jeff Bragman and two anti-airport activists on the panel. Thank you to the Express News Group for hosting the event, highlighting the importance of the Economic Impact Study recently released by EHCA, and providing a format that allowed for the facts regarding the airport to be heard.
27 East reports on EHCA efforts to create a Pilot Pledge
27 East reports on EHCA efforts to create a Pilot Pledge as EHCA continues to work with community and share importance of East Hampton Airport.
NBAA: New Economic Impact Study Highlights HTO’s Contributions to Local Economy
EHAA VP Kathryn Slye on Faith FM Radio
Pastor Doug Kinney with Hamptons Christian Fellowship Church interviewed local pilot and East Hampton Aviation Association Vice-President Kathryn Slye on Faith FM radio. Please listen to hear Pastor Kinney and Kathryn talk about the importance of the East Hampton Airport to our community.
Shelter Island Reporter: Groups lobby on fate of East Hampton Airport: September date for possible closing looms
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Dan's Papers: Report Touts East Hampton Airport’s Economic Benefits
27East: Pilots Group Says East Hampton Airport Drives $77 Million Into Local Economy, Supports 800 Jobs
Newsday: EHCA Economic Impact Study which shows East Hampton Airport produces $78 million and 870 jobs.
Alliance co-founder Michael Norbeck at the East Hampton airport, on Saturday. He's a pilot and owner of Hertz franchise. Credit: John Roca
Economic study showing airport brings $77 million and 800 jobs to local community.
EHCA commissioned an independent economist to conduct an Economic Impact Study on the economic impact of the East Hampton Airport on the community. We are delighted to share the results of this study. EHCA hopes you find this study informative and that it demonstrates the economic need to keep the East Hampton Airport open.
Dan's Papers: Is Change in The Air at East Hampton Airport?
An important Dan's Papers story on the economic importance of the East Hampton Airport.
EHCA's Momentum is Picking Up
To Our East End Neighbors:
The East Hampton Community Alliance continues to make news! Dan’s Papers featured a 2 page story about the East Hampton Airport entitled Is Change in the Air at East Hampton Airport? (Pages 34-35). The article highlights EHCA’s publicity campaign surrounding the economic importance of the airport and the impact the airport has on the middle class community. It was gratifying to have Dan’s Papers make mention of EHCA’s 32,000 postcards that were mailed throughout the community, along with the EHCA posters that are popping up in business windows. Please also see the open letter that EHCA addressed to the community and printed in Dan’s (Page 32).
EHCA’s momentum created by our advertising efforts, direct mail and social media is starting to have an impact. There is a buzz about the postcards and posters in the local coffee shops, with folks beginning to understand the true detriment closing the airport would bring. The Town Board, however, continues to act offensively by now taking steps to ban seaplanes from landing in the water off East Hampton. The Town is scheduled to consider at its January meeting to not only prohibit seaplanes from taking off and landing, but also to prohibit seaplanes from taxiing and enplaning/deplaning in Town waters. We wonder what aviation restrictions could be next?
Sadly, we have to report that, again, the airport property has been defaced. Recently it was the entrance sign at Wainscott Road, but this time, much closer with graffiti painted on the grass apron to one of the runways. This lawless activity costs taxpayers, places pilots and passengers at risk, and is unacceptable behavior. We hope these actions will be taken seriously and the vandals brought to justice. EHCA remains committed to open dialogue, transparency and handshakes when seeking to resolve differences.
We remain grateful for those who have contributed to our efforts, and encourage others to consider making a financial commitment. As a true grass roots movement, no amount is too small. Can you help our efforts by making a contribution today?
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