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» PEPA Continues to Actively Oppose Airport Privatization and Expansion Plan

Sat, Sep 30, 2017 • Westchester Airport

PEPA, along with the Airport Coalition, continues to actively oppose the Airport Privatization & Expansion Plan. Recent news coverage demonstrates progress being made. Airport privatization deal on hold until after Election Day “Opponents of the proposal include the powerful Purchase Environmental Protective Association. They worry privatization means expansion and a loss of environmental safeguards and quality of life, citing a draft master plan that projects growth at the airport. Westchester County airport privatization plans draw more opposition Residents and county… Read More

» Westchester County Airport Public Forum to be held Tuesday, Sept 26

Tue, Sep 26, 2017 • Westchester Airport

Westchester County Airport Public Forum to be held Tuesday, Sept 26th at 7:00PM at Ethical Culture Society of Westchester WHO: Hosted by Citizens for a Responsible County Airport, Grassroots Environmental Education, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Purchase Environmental Protective Association (PEPA), Westchester for Change, and Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group WHEN: Tuesday, September 26th, 2017, starting at 7:00 PM WHERE: Ethical Culture Society of Westchester, 7 Saxon Wood Road, White Plains, NY 10605 WHY: Two proposals to bring drastic changes… Read More

» Westchester County Airport Updates

Sun, Sep 17, 2017 • Westchester Airport

Here are some updates about activities concerning the Westchester County Airport and the County’s ill- conceived privatization plan. Action Steps Underway: 1) Efforts PEPA is working as part of a coalition led by CRCA, an organization founded by two concerned Purchase neighbors who reside near the airport. Citizens for a Responsible County Airport (CRCA) works to stop any expansion at the airport. Further, they aim to maintain quality of life and prevent negative impacts of airport development by bringing citizens&rsquo… Read More

» URGENT ACTION NEEDED! Westchester County is Taking Written Public Comment

Mon, Aug 7, 2017 •

Westchester County is taking written public comment on the draft master plan for the Westchester County Airport (HPN). A Master Plan offers a philosophy for economic development and provides a blueprint for future decisions. As such, it presents a crucial opportunity for public involvement. Please Take Action It’s imperative that the County Airport Master Plan Committee hear from everyone who cares about preventing expansion at the airport. Let them know your concerns by sending written comments to: hpnmasterplancommittee@westchestergov.com. Add your… Read More

» Airport Master Plan calls for Extensive Expansion

Sat, Jul 29, 2017 • Westchester Airport

At the July 27th public hearing on Westchester County’s draft airport master plan, a coalition of community groups and environmental organizations as well as a crowd of individual citizens denounced the plan and criticized its inadequate environmental and public health analysis, outdated data, and the lack of public and legislative input in the process. The draft plan calls for major increases in the number of flights (ignoring current passenger caps) and development of a corner of the airport that drains… Read More

» Airport News Coverage

Sun, Jul 23, 2017 • Westchester Airport

The Airport Coalition continues to actively oppose the Airport Privatization Plan. Recent news coverage demonstrates progress being made. Journal News July 20th: David McKay Wilson. "Tax Watch: Gelfarb defection complicates airport deal". It's a longer article and worthwhile reading all the way through. It makes a reference to the White Paper. Monday’s Westchester Airport Rally a Success; Our White Paper On Monday afternoon, July 17th 2017, concerned residents joined in a coalition of groups to rally for the Westchester County… Read More

» Airport News

Tue, Jul 18, 2017 • Westchester Airport

Here are some updates about activities concerning the Westchester County Airport and privatization plan. 1. White Paper: A white paper with our arguments against airport privatization and concerns about the airport master plan has been sent to the Board of Legislators. It can be found at the link here, Airport White Paper. The cosigners are: Purchase Environmental Protective Association, Citizens for a Responsible County Airport, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group, Food & Water Watch, Grassroots… Read More

» WSJ: Westchester County's Airport Plan Hits Some Turbulence

Fri, Jul 7, 2017 • Westchester Airport

We are forwarding this letter from our allies at Citizens for a Responsible County Airport (CRCA). CRCA founders Karen Tam and Jonathan Wang are part of PEPA’s Airport Task Force and we have been working closely since the June 6th Purchase Town Hall Meeting. This letter was sent out on July 5th and they have asked us to share it with you. Dear friends, neighbors, and Westchester Airport allies: I hope everyone enjoyed July 4th Independence Day. I wanted to… Read More

» Purchase Town Hall Meeting Summary on June 6, 2017

Sat, Jun 24, 2017 •

The panel discussion, moderated by Mike Tokarz, the chairman of PEPA, consisted of: Marty Rogowsky – former County Legislator and PEPA Environmental Consultant David Gelfarb – County Legislator (Dist.-6, Republican) Jack Robinson – Rye Brook Airport Advisory Council, Former Chair Jonathan Wang – General Aviation Pilot, Sierra Club Westchester Airport Committee The Purchase Town Hall Meeting was held at the Purchase Community House and attended by approximately 130 residents, with standing room only. Marty Rogowsky, Jack Robinson, and Jonathan Wang… Read More

» Residents Push Back Against Westchester Airport Privatization

Tue, Jun 20, 2017 • Westchester Airport

In case you missed last night’s Board of Legislator’s meeting, turnout was strong with many concerned citizens being turned away as the gallery was full. To read an article by Matt Coyne in today’s Journal News click on this link: Residents push back against Westchester Airport privatization ACTION REQUESTED: Please mark your calendar to attend an upcoming Rally prior to the next BOL meeting. It will take place on the steps of the Michaelian Building. Rally to oppose airport privatization… Read More

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