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Aviators Accuse East Hampton Town Of Contempt As ‘New’ Airport Becomes Reality Despite Court Ruling

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East Hampton Airport has remained open to all aircraft this past week as the legal battle over its status continued to rage between attorneys for the town and the plaintiffs in three lawsuits seeking to block the town from imposing restrictions on flights.

East Hampton Airport has remained open to all aircraft this past week as the legal battle over its status continued to rage between attorneys for the town and the plaintiffs in three lawsuits seeking to block the town from imposing restrictions on flights.

authorMichael Wright on May 25, 2022
East Hampton Airport has continued to operate largely as always this past week — but attorneys for East Hampton Town and the plaintiffs in three lawsuits seeking to block the... more

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