A New York state senator is calling for changes to a flight path at LaGuardia Airport after a study found the noise it generates could reduce the lifespans of some Queens residents by about one year. “That’s incredible, and it also shows just how dangerous these numerous flights are,” said Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat who represents residents in affected neighborhoods. “There’s a direct health impact—you can’t escape that fact.”The...

Source: Wall Street Journal August 21, 2018 23:59 UTC