Blade Air Mobility, a name that became synonymous with many South and North Fork residents’ frustration over helicopter traffic and its attendant noise, has announced the sale of its passenger division to Joby Aviation.

Representative Nick LaLota of New York’s First Congressional District has a potential challenger, Chris Gallant, a veteran, air traffic controller, union leader, and volunteer firefighter.

While CNN reports that the federal government’s credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service fell this year, East Hampton Town’s own rating remains steady. According to its latest credit report, released on Friday, East Hampton has maintained its top rating of Aaa for the ninth consecutive year.