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Nadler, Maloney, Velázquez Lead Call for FAA to Stop Non-Essential Helicopter Flights over NYC

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), along with Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell, urging the FAA to ban all non-essential helicopter flights over New York City. Joining the Members on the letter are Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Kathleen M.…

Split Tolling on the Verrazzano One Step Closer to Reality with House Committee Passage

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Washington, D.C. — Following an agreement by U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Max Rose, and Nydia Velázquez, the House Committee on Appropriations today passed legislation that would bring two-way tolling back to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge—splitting the toll in half to be paid in both directions which studies have shown would decrease congestion and increase revenue without raising…

ICYMI: Nadler, Rose, Velázquez Announced Plan to Reinstate Two-Way Tolling on Verrazzano, Decreasing Traffic Congestion and Supporting Transit Funding for Staten Island and South Brooklyn

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New York, N.Y. — Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Max Rose, and Nydia Velázquez announced their support for a federal effort to bring two-way tolling back to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which studies have shown would decrease congestion in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and increase revenue by tolling out-of-state drivers at no additional cost to Staten…

Rep. Nadler Statement on Gateway Tunnel Project Funding in FY19 Appropriations Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), released the following statement on the inclusion in the FY19 Appropriations bill of $650 million in Amtrak Northeast Corridor, a significant portion of which will fund the Gateway Tunnel Project. The bill passed Congress last night and was signed into law by the President today. "In addition to averting another unnecessary…

ICYMI: Nadler Statement in Support of Legislation to Re-Open Critical Government Agencies

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Yesterday, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), who represents the West Side of Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, delivered the following statement, as prepared, in support of H.R. 267, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, to help end the government shutdown:  "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. "I rise today in support of…

NYC Lawmakers Request FAA Institute Restrictions on Helicopter Flights Over Shakespeare in the Park Festival

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Today, New York City Members of Congress, led by Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), who represents the Upper West Side of Manhattan - including Central Park - and parts of Brooklyn, sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Daniel K. Elwell demanding the FAA institute Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) during outdoor performances of The Public…

Nadler, Maloney, NY & NJ Members Voice Opposition to Helicopter Tourism

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Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) led a group of their New York and New Jersey colleagues in voicing their continued opposition to helicopter tourism in light of the March 11 helicopter crash in New York City’s East River that killed five passengers. They are also asking for more information about the crash from the FAA and…

Nadler, Velzquez, Maloney on East River Helicopter Crash

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Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), released the following joint statement on the East River helicopter crash:  “This crash is another tragic reminder that these helicopter tourist flights pose significant public safety risks to our community.  At minimum, these flights should be…

ICYMI: Reps. Nadler and Payne, Jr. Co-Lead Letter Calling for Trump Administration to Commit to Funding the Gateway Project

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On December 29, Deputy Federal Transit Administrator Jane Williams, wrongly stated that there is no agreement between the federal government and state governments to fund the Gateway Project, a multi-year project to modernize transportation infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor.  Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) co-led a…

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