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» 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

» Airport Overview: Special Edition PEPA Perspective

Wed, Jan 18, 2017 • Westchester Airport

Proposals for significant changes at the Westchester County Airport have been in the headlines for over one year now. In November 2016, Executive Rob Astorino surprised the Westchester County Board of Legislators by proposing a long term operating lease of the Westchester County Airport by a private company (Oak Tree Capital Management). Subsequently, the Westchester Board of Legislators embarked on an evaluation of the proposed lease through its various committees. To assist the Board in its deliberations, PEPA was invited… Read More

» Proposed Westchester County Airport Changes

Wed, Mar 16, 2016 • Westchester Airport

Last fall, County Executive Rob Astorino unveiled a proposal to alter the passenger cap currently in place at the Westchester County airport. The proposal expired at the end of last year without action being taken and this year, the Administration re-introduced the bill. Given the recent publicity, you are likely aware of this bill that is making its way through the Westchester County Board of Legislatures. We are writing today to share our position and recent activities regarding the legislation… Read More

» County Begins Updates to Westchester Airport Master Plan

Sat, May 11, 2013 • Westchester Airport

Dan Offner's article County Airport to Update its Master Plan appeared in The Harrison Review this summer. Here is an excerpt: "One of several key issues taken into consideration by the county and their consultants will be noise abatement, which has been the concern of many living in the Purchase area who have complaints of planes flying overhead. In addition to the noise, the county public works department has taken environmental concerns into consideration. In the past, the Purchase Environmental… Read More

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