NYC helicopter deal would reduce but not eliminate tourist choppers
Helicopter operators flying tourists over the waterfront will be reducing the number of flights from Pier 6’s Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) by 50 percent, the city said on Sunday.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Helicopter Tourism and Jobs Council (HTJC) made the announcement jointly.
The city said that agreement would “significantly reduce the impact of tourism helicopters on New York City residents while simultaneously preserving an industry that brings in millions of tourism dollars each year.”