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East Hampton Town Pulls Back On Weekend Helicopter Ban

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A skeleton greets trick-or-treaters. MICHELLE TRAURING

A skeleton greets trick-or-treaters. MICHELLE TRAURING

Town Councilman Peter Van Scoyoc said he hasn't gotten any overwhelming support for an amendment that would allow jet skiers use harbors to get to the bay. SHAYE WEAVER

Town Councilman Peter Van Scoyoc said he hasn't gotten any overwhelming support for an amendment that would allow jet skiers use harbors to get to the bay. SHAYE WEAVER

authorShaye Weaver on Apr 7, 2015
The East Hampton Town Board will drop a proposed ban on all helicopters on summer weekends at East Hampton Airport, with board members agreeing that a ban could push air... more

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