A reporter from WNBC called last week. He said they wanted to interview Hepcat about his incident with the Jackhammer guys on Third Street a few months ago. The time Hepcat complained about the NOISE and the crew’s lack of a noise jacket. The reporter mentioned that a new city noise code would go in effect on July 1. Well, it’s July 1. So QUIET, EVERYBODY. This from NY1:
The first changes to the city’s noise code in thirty years take effect today.
Under the new rules, noise jackets will be required on jackhammers,
Mister Softee trucks will have to turn off their music when they’re
stopped to serve ice cream and dog owners could face $175 fines if
their pets bark ten minutes straight or five minutes consecutively at
night.Bars and restaurants could also be fined if their music can be heard more than 15 feet away.
David K, you make outstanding points! I would encourage you to get involved with a noise abatement coalition if you are not already.
Regards,
Todd Hamo
Chapter Member, Noise Free America
at http://www.noisefree.org
I know I just hate it, too. Louise
What about really, really loud Harley’s–you know, the ones with no mufflers that race up Third Street and set off every car alarm along the way? Every time one goes by I ask, why is that legal? And then I ask, IS that legal? And then I ask, if it’s not legal, why is that thing on the street?