Maloney has been a vocal opponent of efforts to expand the number of slots at the airport.
Residents are up in arms about the impact of airport noise and pollution on their quality of life.
I share their frustration and their belief that these flights are having a serious impact on the environment. Maloney joined members of the Queens delegation in sending a letter to the Borough President. However, the DOT has indicated that it will allow many of the applications for flights requested under FAIR-21 to go forward without environmental review.