Military activity at JFK today (18/09)

[tremendous]

Heard a couple of night hawk callsigns (helicopters) as well as a Reach callsign (AMC). Anything happening in NYC area today or just some random stuff passing through?

One of the night hawk call signs was asked to hover for a moment while ATC confirmed the landing spot was clear and ok, but he landed anyway, which seemed to illicit a resigned groan from the guy in the tower. I also think he said something like 'yeah there are people standing around there...'

[Beantown]

Probably preping for the U.N. General Assembly

[sunburn]

There have been a number of exec aircraft landing today too with the usual 'Follow the vehicle with the flashing lights' as escort. Alas, yep I can only imagine it's prepping for the U.N. General Assembly. Should come for some interesting listening.

[glencar]

Yes, it's that time of year when all the poor countries of the year spend what money they have to treat their leaders right! They will be in NYC for a couple of weeks.

[Steelrman]

Heard a couple of night hawk callsigns (helicopters) as well as a Reach callsign (AMC). Anything happening in NYC area today or just some random stuff passing through?

One of the night hawk call signs was asked to hover for a moment while ATC confirmed the landing spot was clear and ok, but he landed anyway, which seemed to illicit a resigned groan from the guy in the tower. I also think he said something like 'yeah there are people standing around there...'

Sounds interesting.  If you have a clip I'd love to hear it