ALBANY – A bill currently in committee in the NYS Assembly, if passed, will direct the department of health and other state departments and agencies to conduct a study on the quality of life and human health impacts of Westchester County airport. The bill provides for the repeal of such provisions upon their expiration.
If the legislation is passed, all agencies that the Governor deems appropriate shall conduct a study describing the environmental, noise, and human health impacts caused by runways, including new runways, and air traffic at Westchester County airport.
In conducting this study, such departments and state agencies shall monitor actual noise levels experienced in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and shall pay particular attention to the impact of air pollution, noise pollution, the emission of gases and fluids by aircraft, and similar factors on the quality of life and health of persons who live adjacent to flight paths used by aircraft at Westchester County airport.
The NYS Department of Health shall deliver a written report of its findings to the governor and the Legislature on or before March 31, 2024.
