Most people seem to miss the point here. No one is asking that the planes fly over other neighborhoods. The people who are fighting this, for example, http://AirTrafficParkSlope.org, make the point that this INCREASE in air traffic is a result of the FAA redesign of the air space that took effect July 31, 2008. You may have noticed that since that date, 85% of the traffic into LGA is flying over Park Slope. Before this date, the air traffic was fairly rotated over WestChester and Rockland counties as well as Connecticut and Long Island. This increased air traffic has been redirected down from activist communities in these communities. Senator Dodd of Connecticut has threatened to cut the FAA funding over complaints from his constituents. Would that Senators Schumer or Clinton be so inclined. In any case, if you want to help fight this, sign the petition at http://AirTrafficParkSlope.org and/or contact them to help fight for a more fair rotation pattern.

Posted by: artsyogaman at August 20, 2008 5:49 PM in response to Commerical Airplane flying over Prospect Park

It's the redesign of the airspace that went into effect August 1. It will, assuredly get worse before it gets better. This is the result of the present Administration's deregulation policy that allows private enterprise, the market, to adjust supply and demand (landing slots, airline profitability). This philosophy completely ignores the impact on communities as it elevates the bottom line of the airline industry over the health and welfare of the communities they fly over.

The only way to fight this is to get involved. Agitate. Become active in neighborhood groups that are fighting this. The office of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke is working with the Park Slope Quality of Life Committee(www.bbparkslope.com/psqol). Sign the petition, visit the links, volunteer to help this valuable community resource.

Posted by: artsyogaman at August 10, 2008 11:52 AM in response to Increase in flight traffic over Clinton Hill