Stop The Chop NY/NJ
@stopthechopnynj.bsky.social
Stop The Chop NYNJ is a grassroots organization formed to ban nonessential helicopter flights over NYC, the NY Metropolitan Area, and NJ.
Thank you @news12nj for reporting on recent bills that would hopefully reduce the number of nonessential helicopters flying over the New Jersey Waterfront. We're also happy to see residents who are willing to speak on the issue! newjersey.news12.com/hudson-count...
Hudson County residents concerned about helicopter traffic, noise
If passed, S 275 would reduce the number of helicopters leaving aviation facilities licensed by the state. A second bill, S 4639, seeks to impose additional taxes on non-essential helicopter flights.
newjersey.news12.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Thank you @news12nj for reporting on recent bills that would hopefully reduce the number of nonessential helicopters flying over the New Jersey Waterfront. We're also happy to see residents who are willing to speak on the issue! newjersey.news12.com/hudson-count...
Thank you @HudsonCoView and @HeinisHardNews for covering the NJ Transportation hearing yesterday which moved a bill to tax non-essential helicopters over NJ out of committee. hudsoncountyview.com/mukherji-bil...
Mukherji bill to tax certain helicopter flights & allot revenue to NJ Transit clears panel - Hudson County View
A bill sponsored by Mukherji to tax nonessential helicopter flights & allot their revenue to NJ Transit cleared the NJ Transport. Committee.
hudsoncountyview.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thank you @HudsonCoView and @HeinisHardNews for covering the NJ Transportation hearing yesterday which moved a bill to tax non-essential helicopters over NJ out of committee. hudsoncountyview.com/mukherji-bil...
Thank you @Law360 for covering Bill SB4639 moving out of committee yesterday! www.law360.com/tax-authorit...
NJ Senate Panel OKs Taxing Sightseeing Helicopter Flights - Law360 Tax Authority
New Jersey would impose taxes on helicopter and seaplane trips offered for sightseeing or tourism purposes under a bill advanced Monday by the state Senate Transportation Committee.
www.law360.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you @Law360 for covering Bill SB4639 moving out of committee yesterday! www.law360.com/tax-authorit...
Thank you @insidernj for covering yesterdays hearing in Trenton. www.insidernj.com/press-releas...
Mukherji Bill Taxing Nonessential Helicopter Flights and Dedicating Revenue to NJ TRANSIT Clears Transportation Committee - Insider NJ
Mukherji Bill Taxing Nonessential Helicopter Flights and Dedicating Revenue to NJ TRANSIT Clears Transportation Committee TRENTON – The Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill sponsored by Sen...
www.insidernj.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thank you @insidernj for covering yesterdays hearing in Trenton. www.insidernj.com/press-releas...
We had a terrific day testifying with our New Jersey members and community to push Bill S4639 out of Committee & closer to safety and peace. @rajmukherji @jcheightsparents @robmenendez4nj @john_allen32ndnj @catherinehealyforjc
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We had a terrific day testifying with our New Jersey members and community to push Bill S4639 out of Committee & closer to safety and peace. @rajmukherji @jcheightsparents @robmenendez4nj @john_allen32ndnj @catherinehealyforjc
New Jersey- make your voices heard this Monday, Nov 10th at 11am at the NJ State House!
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
New Jersey- make your voices heard this Monday, Nov 10th at 11am at the NJ State House!
"Blade said its new route won’t contribute to the noise problem since its choppers will mostly be flying over the Hudson River."
We highly doubt that.
@nypost.com
nypost.com/2025/11/05/b...
We highly doubt that.
@nypost.com
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Blade to offer 12-minute helicopter commuter flights between Manhattan and Westchester
Blade will begin weekday helicopter flights between Westchester County Airport and West 30th Street in Manhattan starting Black Friday, Nov. 28.
nypost.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"Blade said its new route won’t contribute to the noise problem since its choppers will mostly be flying over the Hudson River."
We highly doubt that.
@nypost.com
nypost.com/2025/11/05/b...
We highly doubt that.
@nypost.com
nypost.com/2025/11/05/b...
The #FAA posted on X about the absence of nearly 80% of air traffic controllers in New York area facilities, along with other shortages and lack of pay, and yet nonessential helicopters continue to fly at all hours over New York and New Jersey.
November 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The #FAA posted on X about the absence of nearly 80% of air traffic controllers in New York area facilities, along with other shortages and lack of pay, and yet nonessential helicopters continue to fly at all hours over New York and New Jersey.
We will be speaking at the @cb14brooklyn next Thursday! Register at cb14brooklyn.com/meetings if you live in #Midwood, #Kensington, or #flatbush! DM us to speak at your community meeting.
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We will be speaking at the @cb14brooklyn next Thursday! Register at cb14brooklyn.com/meetings if you live in #Midwood, #Kensington, or #flatbush! DM us to speak at your community meeting.
Our neighbors in Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo were woken up between 6-630am the last 2 days due to extreme noise pollution from helicopters flying above land, despite the guideline to fly over water. It's not if, but when one of these helicopters crashes on land. #stopthechop
October 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Our neighbors in Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo were woken up between 6-630am the last 2 days due to extreme noise pollution from helicopters flying above land, despite the guideline to fly over water. It's not if, but when one of these helicopters crashes on land. #stopthechop
President & Treasurer Andy
Rosenthal joined the Brooklyn Heights event Montague Open Streets to connect with the community there and share info (and swag) about how to Stop the Chop!
Thank you @MontagueBID and @thebhanow for hosting us!
Rosenthal joined the Brooklyn Heights event Montague Open Streets to connect with the community there and share info (and swag) about how to Stop the Chop!
Thank you @MontagueBID and @thebhanow for hosting us!
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
President & Treasurer Andy
Rosenthal joined the Brooklyn Heights event Montague Open Streets to connect with the community there and share info (and swag) about how to Stop the Chop!
Thank you @MontagueBID and @thebhanow for hosting us!
Rosenthal joined the Brooklyn Heights event Montague Open Streets to connect with the community there and share info (and swag) about how to Stop the Chop!
Thank you @MontagueBID and @thebhanow for hosting us!
A reminder on where the remaining democratic mayoral candidates stand on banning non essential helicopter travel ahead of the debate.
@zohrankmamdani: “We should ban all non essential helicopter travel.”
@andrewcuomo: “It should be limited.”
Please register to vote!
@zohrankmamdani: “We should ban all non essential helicopter travel.”
@andrewcuomo: “It should be limited.”
Please register to vote!
October 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A reminder on where the remaining democratic mayoral candidates stand on banning non essential helicopter travel ahead of the debate.
@zohrankmamdani: “We should ban all non essential helicopter travel.”
@andrewcuomo: “It should be limited.”
Please register to vote!
@zohrankmamdani: “We should ban all non essential helicopter travel.”
@andrewcuomo: “It should be limited.”
Please register to vote!
Grateful to our elected officials for speaking on behalf of their constituents in the NY Metro Area after the horrific noise pollution during the #rydercup. #blade continues to fly their helicopters far too low over heavily populated areas created great distress to locals.
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
October 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
@prnewswire.bsky.social reports that #zipaviation conducted over 300 flights this past weekend to @therydercup.bsky.social. Ease and convenience for a small few came at the cost of NYC, NJ, BK and LI residents experiencing intense noise & environmental pollution. www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Zip Aviation Makes History at 2025 Ryder Cup with Record-Breaking Helicopter Operation
/PRNewswire/ -- Zip Aviation made aviation history at the 2025 Ryder Cup, executing a record-breaking helicopter operation that set a new benchmark for event...
www.prnewswire.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
@prnewswire.bsky.social reports that #zipaviation conducted over 300 flights this past weekend to @therydercup.bsky.social. Ease and convenience for a small few came at the cost of NYC, NJ, BK and LI residents experiencing intense noise & environmental pollution. www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Our #statenisland neighbors are just as frustrated as we are. Thank you @silive.com for sharing your concerns. www.silive.com/news/2025/09...
Constant noise becoming a true destroyer of Staten Island’s quality of life
Want to sleep in or take a nap? Good luck.
www.silive.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Our #statenisland neighbors are just as frustrated as we are. Thank you @silive.com for sharing your concerns. www.silive.com/news/2025/09...
Ty @hellgatenyc.com for quoting us in the Morning Spew! hellgatenyc.com/ryder-cup-he...
How a Golf Tournament Took New York to Helicopter Hell
The rich people polluting our skies, and more links to start your day.
hellgatenyc.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Ty @hellgatenyc.com for quoting us in the Morning Spew! hellgatenyc.com/ryder-cup-he...
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Horrible noise pollution bw @rydercup-usa.bsky.social and W 30th Heliport from #Blade helicopters. Here are 3 steps you can take.
1. Sign our petition urging @governor.ny.gov to ban choppers: bit.ly/3KjkN1i
2. File complaint w 311
3. Send complaint to the #FAA bit.ly/42NiVEo
1. Sign our petition urging @governor.ny.gov to ban choppers: bit.ly/3KjkN1i
2. File complaint w 311
3. Send complaint to the #FAA bit.ly/42NiVEo
September 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Horrible noise pollution bw @rydercup-usa.bsky.social and W 30th Heliport from #Blade helicopters. Here are 3 steps you can take.
1. Sign our petition urging @governor.ny.gov to ban choppers: bit.ly/3KjkN1i
2. File complaint w 311
3. Send complaint to the #FAA bit.ly/42NiVEo
1. Sign our petition urging @governor.ny.gov to ban choppers: bit.ly/3KjkN1i
2. File complaint w 311
3. Send complaint to the #FAA bit.ly/42NiVEo
Horrific helicopter parade from the @rydercup-usa.bsky.social back to Manhattan.
September 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Horrific helicopter parade from the @rydercup-usa.bsky.social back to Manhattan.
Stop The Chop NYNJ’s official press release thanking New Jersey Elected officials for taking a stand against the suffering of our New Jersey neighbors due to relentless low-flying helicopters that violated zoning regulations.
September 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Stop The Chop NYNJ’s official press release thanking New Jersey Elected officials for taking a stand against the suffering of our New Jersey neighbors due to relentless low-flying helicopters that violated zoning regulations.
Reposted by Stop The Chop NY/NJ
I measured the decibels over my little garden on on the upper west side when a Sikorsky flew overhead (happens many times a day). It was over 100 dB. @stopthechopnynj.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I measured the decibels over my little garden on on the upper west side when a Sikorsky flew overhead (happens many times a day). It was over 100 dB. @stopthechopnynj.bsky.social
Please take action by sending a pre-written letter to NY @GovKathyHochul urging her to join NJ @GovMurphy in demanding the faanews ban or reduce helicopter traffic plaguing our neighborhoods and region. bit.ly/3KjkN1i
Urge Governor Hochul to Act on Nonessential Helicopters
Please take action by sending a letter to New York Governor Hochul urging her to join with New Jersey Governor Murphy in demanding the FAA ban or reduce nonessential helicopter traffic plaguing our ne...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Please take action by sending a pre-written letter to NY @GovKathyHochul urging her to join NJ @GovMurphy in demanding the faanews ban or reduce helicopter traffic plaguing our neighborhoods and region. bit.ly/3KjkN1i
We continue to applaud @govmurphy.bsky.social for standing up for long-suffering communities of the dangers of nonessential helicopters, STC member Nick Wierda for taking community driven action and @njdotcom.bsky.social for quoting our Board Chair Melissa Elstein!
#stopthechop
#stopthechop
September 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We continue to applaud @govmurphy.bsky.social for standing up for long-suffering communities of the dangers of nonessential helicopters, STC member Nick Wierda for taking community driven action and @njdotcom.bsky.social for quoting our Board Chair Melissa Elstein!
#stopthechop
#stopthechop
Congrats to @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social on their American Green Zone Alliance Certification! BBG President and STCNYNJ Board Member, Adrian Benepe, accepted the certification from #AGZA and @quietcommunities.bsky.social #brooklyn #brooklynbotanicgarden #NoisePollution #stopthechop
August 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Congrats to @brooklynbotanic.bsky.social on their American Green Zone Alliance Certification! BBG President and STCNYNJ Board Member, Adrian Benepe, accepted the certification from #AGZA and @quietcommunities.bsky.social #brooklyn #brooklynbotanicgarden #NoisePollution #stopthechop