The two bills easily passed the Democratic-majority council but still need Mayor Eric Adams’ signature to become laws.

The new legislation would ban “non-essential” flights from city-owned heliports like the Downtown Skyport and 34th Street ...

On a typical fair-weather day, there's close to 9,000 helicopter flights in New York City, creating an endless noise that most New Yorkers say they are sick of.

New Yorkers are getting some relief from the ever-present noise of tourist helicopters.