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East Hampton Asks Appeals Court To Expedite Airport Lawsuit Review

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East Hampton Town is asking a state appeals court to stay a ruling finding it in contempt of court for imposing restrictions on pilots using East Hampton Airport, including a requirement that helicopters turn off their motors when on the airport tarmac that the town says is a critical safety precaution. MICHAEL WRIGHT

East Hampton Town is asking a state appeals court to stay a ruling finding it in contempt of court for imposing restrictions on pilots using East Hampton Airport, including a requirement that helicopters turn off their motors when on the airport tarmac that the town says is a critical safety precaution. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorMichael Wright on Jun 21, 2023
Attorneys for East Hampton Town have asked a state appeals court to stay two rulings by a Suffolk County judge that held the town in contempt of court and blocked... more

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