Prohibits municipal corporations from using public land for helicopter tours or filming over New York City.
The bill amends the general municipal law to prohibit municipal corporations from permitting the use of publicly owned land for helicopter air transportation primarily for sightseeing tours or filming over New York City. It also amends the Hudson River Park Act to restrict certain heliport uses. Prohibited uses include residential, manufacturing, and commercial office spaces, except for specific exceptions. The bill defines "prohibited flight operations" as helicopter activities for sightseeing tours or filming over New York City.
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