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GothamistApr 11, 2026Local News

NY lawmakers seek boost to helicopter safety 1 year after Hudson River crash

Representative Jerry Nadler introduced the Helicopter Safety and Parity Act to subject helicopters to the same safety standards as commercial airplanes.

NY lawmakers seek boost to helicopter safety 1 year after Hudson River crash
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U.S. Reps. Jerry Nadler and Nicole Malliotakis introduced the Helicopter Safety and Parity Act to close regulatory loopholes following a fatal 2025 Hudson River crash. The bill faces significant hurdles in a Republican-controlled Congress.

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