New Noise Code For The City That Never Sleeps

4 July 2007 - 4:00am

New York City has approved tighter regulations on noise in the city, an effort officials hope will improve the quality of life for residents in the notoriously noisy city.

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"New York City is filled with culture, excitement... and noise. But now that a revised noise code is in effect, the jackhammers, cabs and dogs will all have to quiet down or face some stiff fines."

Source: NPR, July 2, 2007