Furious suburban millionaires say luxury helicopters are ruining their peace

Residents of some leafy New York City suburbs say their peace and quiet is being shattered by helicopters ferrying even wealthier travelers out to the Hamptons, according to new reporting.

Homeowners along Westchester County's Sound Shore have complained about low-flying helicopters passing over communities including Larchmont and Mamaroneck, especially during the warmer months as the ultra-rich flock to the popular eastern Long Island getaway, The Wall Street Journal recently reported.

"I have to put the closed captions on so I can see what's happening on the screen," Larchmont resident Jay Davis, a realtor and attorney, told the Journal about helicopters interrupting television and conversations at his home.

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Longtime resident Nancy Monzidelis told the outlet the aircraft can sound startlingly close.

"One time I thought I had a helicopter in my driveway," she said.

"It's not as peaceful as it was before." The dispute has created a clash between the ultra-wealthy and the not-quite-as-wealthy, the Journal noted.

Larchmont and Mamaroneck homes can command seven-figure prices, according to real estate sales data.

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The complaints highlight a growing tension surrounding one of the fastest and priciest ways to reach the Hamptons.

Private helicopter services can whisk passengers between Manhattan and the Hamptons in as little as 35 minutes, compared to three hours or more by car.

Some operators advertise seats starting at $795 each way, while private charters can start at more than $4,700 and unlimited summer passes can go for $25,000, according to their websites.

Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays, as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city.

Patrick Bucquet, a Mamaroneck resident, told the outlet that helicopters can pass overhead as frequently as every 15 minutes during busy periods.