Yes. It freaked me out a bit. They were so low. I was wondering what was happening.
(((Shona Keir))) (@ShonaKeir) January 6, 2022
A Roosevelt Island resident asked:
Did anyone else hear that LOW LOUD ASS helicopter above The Landings about
half an hour ago? It was so low it shook the windows.
Flew over Roosevelt Island East River a few minutes ago too
Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) January 6, 2022
Military Osprey Helicopters flying over Roosevelt Island East River waterfront today https://t.co/UnE4RlvGFc
Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) January 6, 2022
I’ve seen lots of Ospreys over NYC (don’t ask) but never this low and usually over Hudson. @nyc311 didn’t issue any standard warnings of military overflights either, although that’s not uncommon.
Peaceful Skies Coalition. (@BanTheHellies) January 6, 2022
Three low flying military Osprey aircraft rattled buildings and nerves on the UES Wednesday afternoon around 2:15 after flying low over buildings for reasons we dont yet know. Weve reached out the NYPD, US Army and FAA for info. #UES #NYC
Upper East Site (@uppereastsiteny) January 6, 2022
Photos by @w.dos20, @andrew_mendelsohn pic.twitter.com/FkVNeoJrwi
Here’s more on the Osprey
UPDATE 1/7:
LIC pic.twitter.com/cg9Z9saJZ9
Laura Burkart (@laura_burkart) January 7, 2022