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Obama, Destroyer of Rich-People Fun, Bans Hamptons Helicopters This Weekend

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Paging all crazy-wealthy Hamptonites who enjoy chartering helicopters to and from Manhattan, a demographic comprised mostly of Matt Lauer: Your President is sabotaging your rich-person plans this weekend.

Page Six reports that because the President will be in town this weekend, all beach-bound private helicopters in Manhattan will be grounded for a 24-period this Friday and Saturday, including those headed to the sandy shores of the Hamptons, Fire Island, and Nantucket. What's next, an executive order banning rosé?