Stop The Chop NY NJ

Stop The Chop is a grassroots organization formed to reduce helicopter noise and ban nonessential flights over NYC, the NY Metropolitan Area and NJ, due to the noise, environmental, and quality of life impacts.

Take Action!

There are many ways to take action to stop nonessential helicopters that have been plaguing us for decades. 

Join our mailing list

Sign the Petitions

Please join our fight to STOP THE CHOP and help us restore a quieter and cleaner environment. Sign our NYC council and federal petitions now.

Log Complaints

You can make a complaint to NYC 311 about noise from a helicopter that is flying too low, hovering, or passing by on unapproved routes, and to the FAA about helicopter noise more generally.

Report to NYC 311 here.

File an FAA noise complaint here.

Get Involved

Follow us on social media – Twitter or Facebook – to get the latest news and updates. Join our mailing list to get info right to your inbox.

Tell Others

Most NYC-area residents still don’t know that most of these flights can easily be stopped! Mention Stop the Chop to your friends, family, and neighbors and send them our FAQ.

Your tax-deductible donation helps us with our costs associated with outreach, advocacy, education and administrative fees. Make a Donation.*