Inside the war over leaf blowers tearing millionaire Hamptons homeowners apart

Residents in East Hampton, including Charles Leak and Gail Pellet, report severe noise pollution from gas-powered leaf blowers, disrupting the area's tranquility. Local efforts to enforce bans on gas blowers face challenges, while landscapers resist switching to pricier electric alternatives. Similar conflicts over leaf blowers are reported in affluent areas like Palm Beach and Aspen.