WHAT: Meeting of the Suffolk County Gabreski Community Advisory and Review Board

WHEN: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025

WHERE: Riverhead County Center, Maxine S. Postal Auditorium, 300 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901

WHY: In accordance with the recommendations outlined in the Gabreski Community Advisory Board Final Report (July 2022) and pursuant to Resolution 224-2023, the Suffolk County Legislature formed an official review board composed of 18 members representing regional stakeholders and municipalities. The Gabreski Community Advisory and Review Board meets annually to ensure accountability, transparency, and continued public engagement regarding operations at Francis S. Gabreski Airport.

The Review Board is charged with monitoring the implementation of the Final Report’s recommendations and ensuring meaningful community input into the airport’s future. This meeting will include updates on airport operations, noise complaints, airport construction, and changes to airport approach procedures.

WHO: Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker; Gabreski Airport Manager Joshua Smith; members of the Review Board; and other stakeholders. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Southampton Town Councilmember Michael Iasilli, who succeeds NYS Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni. We thank Assemblyman Schiavoni for his service and welcome Councilmember Iasilli on board.