Federal Lawsuit Over East Hampton Airport Withdrawn, Though Town Sees a Possible Motive
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The National Business Aviation Association has withdrawn a federal lawsuit against East Hampton Town, saying that a recent state court ruling addressed the group's desire to block restrictions on aircraft.
The National Business Aviation Association has withdrawn a federal lawsuit against East Hampton Town, saying that a recent state court ruling addressed the group's desire to block restrictions on aircraft.
Michael Wright on Nov 30, 2022
A national aviation organization has withdrawn the lawsuit it filed last spring against East Hampton Town in federal court challenging the town’s authority to impose flight restrictions at East Hampton... more
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