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» Working To Prevent Airport Expansion: Million Air Update

Sun, Apr 23, 2023 • Westchester Airport

PEPA Perspective Working To Prevent Airport Expansion: Million Air Update PEPA is dedicated to a single mission – protecting the environment and quality of life in this unique community. Preventing expansion at the airport is a chief concern. Current Initiative: Preventing Expansion of Million Air/FBO facilities Million Air, a luxury Fixed Based Operator (FBO*) that already operates a private hangar at the airport, has submitted a “Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) Million Air Redevelopment / Development project at the Westchester County… Read More

» DEC BROWNFIELD SITE AT HPN AIRPORT

Fri, Nov 4, 2022 • Westchester Airport

PEPA COMMENT LETTER REGARDING DEC BROWNFIELD SITE AT HPN AIRPORT Westchester County Airport Site (the “Airport Site”) 240 Airport Road, West Harrison, Westchester County Remedial Investigation Work Plan November 4, 2022 Anne Gold, Executive Director PEPA 3003 Purchase Street – Box 21 Purchase, NY 10577 FIRST-CLASS MAIL AND E-MAIL (matthew.hubicki@dec.ny.gov) Mr. Matthew Hubicki NYSDEC DER Bureau C 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 RE: Westchester County Airport Site (the “Airport Site”) 240 Airport Road, West Harrison, Westchester County Remedial Investigation Work… Read More

» Westchester County Airport Master Plan

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 • Westchester Airport

Upcoming Meetings on the Master Plan for Westchester County Airport PEPA monitors the issues that have a direct impact on Purchase residents. As a member of the Coalition to Prevent Westchester Airport Expansion (Coalition) We strive to ensure that there is no expansion at the airport, and work with Westchester County Executive’s Office, and the county government, including the Legislators, and Airport Advisory Board, to minimize noise and pollution impacts of the airport. I am proud to serve on the… Read More

» VRFF Action Plan for our 2022 “Year of the VRFF!”

Sun, May 15, 2022 • Westchester Airport

“Westchester Airport Curfew” News received from April L. Gasparri Airport Manager - Avports / Westchester County Airport VRFF Action Plan for our 2022 “Year of the VRFF!” (April 16, 2022) In 2022, the Westchester County Airport Avports / Westchester County Airport will redouble its efforts and focus more time on the Voluntary Restraint From Flying Program, known as the “VRFF.” This is the airport’s most important noise abatement program and continues to receive the most scrutiny from the general public… Read More

» Zoom Briefing about Airport Master Plan

Wed, May 11, 2022 • Westchester Airport

In case you missed it, County Executive Latimer announced plans to restart the public engagement process to develop an updated master plan for the Westchester County Airport. In response, the Coalition to Prevent Westchester County Airport Expansion is holding a Zoom meeting on May 12th at 7:00 pm to rally opponents of airport expansion and help prepare citizens to speak with impact at the upcoming County hearings! As a member of the Coalition, PEPA urges you to attend our Zoom… Read More

» Curfew Programs Nationwide Highlight & Recommendations

Tue, Feb 1, 2022 • Westchester Airport

To: County Executive George Latimer From: Coalition to Prevent Westchester Airport Expansion prepared by Anne Gold Re: Executive Summary Report on Curfews at US Airports Date Presented: January 26, 2022 at meeting for VRFF Best Practices WebEx January 26, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Attendees: Airport: Aviva Meyer, Director of Policy & Programs, Health & Infrastructure, April Gasparri, Airport Manager Steve Ferguson, Assistant Airport Manager, John Inserra, Noise Abatement Officer, and Coalition: George Klein, Robert Fleisher, Peter Schlactus and Anne Gold… Read More

» News: Airport. Master Plan, VRFF, and more

Tue, Feb 1, 2022 • Westchester Airport

We are writing to say thank you to our dedicated volunteers participating in the PEPA Air Noise Campaign and to show how member’s efforts have effectively demonstrated our community is significantly affected by airport traffic. It’s easier than ever to file a complaint with "AirNoise" and a button is no longer required! Please read the FAQ section below to learn how to participate for free using your laptop. Proper documentation provides relevant and valuable evidence as PEPA works to ensure… Read More

» Airport Update: Progress Made!

Tue, Nov 30, 2021 • Westchester Airport

Airport Update: Progress Made Dear Neighbor, PEPA is writing about progress being made in the fight against aircraft noise. There is good news to report. We also would like to acknowledge our members who are part of the PEPA AirNoise Button Campaign. Your efforts are making a difference! Earlier this week the Coalition to Prevent Westchester County Airport Expansion issued a press release that we want to share. As a member of the Coalition, PEPA works to lobby the County… Read More

» Air Noise Campaign Update

Sun, May 16, 2021 • Westchester Airport

Dear PEPA Member, We are writing with an update about the PEPA Air Noise Campaign and to show how member’s efforts have made a difference to demonstrate that our community is significantly affected by airport traffic. Because of our participation, PEPA can document that Purchase registers the most noise disturbances* in Westchester County, at this most critical time. During his tenure, County Executive George Latimer has held a series of public hearings on the airport, as well as an Open… Read More

» Airport Update

Sat, Jan 2, 2021 • Westchester Airport

Dear PEPA Member: We are writing with an important update about the PEPA AirNoise Campaign and to show how member’s efforts have made a difference to demonstrate our community is significantly affected by airport traffic. Because of participation, PEPA can document that Purchase registers the most noise disturbances in Westchester County, and at a critical time. As you will read, proper documentation provides relevant and valuable evidence as well as enabling PEPA to ensure that the debate is fair and… Read More

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