Airplane Environmental Impact Studies an Imperative

The following is a letter Councilwoman Lee Seeman sent to the Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on March 5, 2012.

Dear Acting Administrator Huerta:

As a Town of North Hempstead Councilperson, I am writing to you on behalf of the many constituents and groups who over the past few months, have contacted me regarding the increased . In addition, they have also notified our 311 Call Center about aircraft flying at very low altitudes more frequently, often over hospitals, schools, as well as residences.

It is imperative, prior to the Next-Gen program being implemented, that the FAA conduct environmental impact studies that show the effects of these increased routes on the North Hempstead community. I am very concerned about the additional routes impacting the quality of life in our town.

I will continue to speak with members of the community as well as our various government representatives about this issue.  Clearly, this is a critical matter that needs environmental study and continuing scrutiny.  I thank you for your attention to this difficult issue.

Sincerely,

Lee R. Seeman
Councilwoman, District 5

Lee Seeman is the representative for the communities of North New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park and the villages of Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Russell Gardens, University Gardens, Lake Success and other unincorporated areas on the North Hempstead Town Board. First elected in 2005, she is currently serving her second term as a town councilwoman.