FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2025
CONTACT: Karina Diaz, Hudson County Executive’s Office
PHONE: 201-795-6200
JERSEY CITY, NJ –On September 17, the Town of Kearny issued a zoning violation to RTC Properties, sight of Helo Holdings (also known as HHI Heliport). The violation notes that, by offering helicopter tours to consumers, Helo Holdings was “operating outside the scope of the approved conditions in Zoning Board Resolution 2014.14.”
“In June, I received assurances from HHI Heliport’s CEO Jeff Hyman to abide by reasonable conditions intended to alleviate the rampant non-essential helicopter activity throughout Hudson County. Over the last three months, after listening to Jersey City and Hoboken residents and reviewing flight data, it is clear that Hyman and his company have not upheld the agreed upon conditions,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “When businesses disturb Hudson County’s quality of life, they must be held accountable. I appreciate Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle’s quick response to this matter and look forward to HHI complying with local zoning regulations. I will continue to work with Mayor Doyle and Congressman Rob Menendez to ensure the lives of our people are not constantly harassed by helicopter flights.”
“Residents across Hudson County have been clear: the noise and disruption from non-essential helicopters is unacceptable,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “I commend County Executive Guy and Mayor Doyle for taking action to hold HHI accountable. Our team will continue working with our local partners to push for stronger oversight and relief so residents can finally get the peace and quality of life they deserve.”
“Kearny takes pride in its small-town feel, and we all take great pleasure in being good neighbors to one another. Frankly speaking, HHI Heliport has not been a good neighbor to the residents of Jersey City and Hoboken,” said Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle. “HHI disregarded its own testimony to the Kearny Zoning Board about hours of operation, among other things, and despite the concerted efforts of Congressman Rob Menendez, County Executive Craig Guy, and me, HHI continued to flaunt the regulations it agreed to. We are now taking strong action in issuing a zoning violation and HHI is going to have to answer for its actions by September 26.”
To view a copy of the violation notice, click here.
To view a copy of the zoning ordinance, click here.