Following a recent helicopter crash that killed six people, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop advocates for restricting tourist flights over the Hudson River, citing safety concerns. He argues that the area's high air traffic poses risks, especially near densely populated neighborhoods. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams contends that helicopter tours are integral to the city's appeal, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures. The incident has reignited a long-standing debate on helicopter traffic, with Fulop aligning with local lawmakers and residents calling for a shift in policy amid ongoing federal investigations.
The fatal helicopter crash that killed six people this week could have been even worse had the aircraft landed on either side of the Hudson - and because of that, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop says limiting tourist flights is a no-brainer.
It's just a matter of time before somebody else gets hurt. Fulop has been standing alongside federal investigators through briefings this week after the crash Thursday that killed all six on board.
That is part of the attraction of businesses being in the city, people coming to the city, seeing the city from the air,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams told NBC.
The crash has reignited the fight over the helicopter traffic which local lawmakers and resident groups like 'Stop the Chop' have been arguing against for years.
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