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A barge in the Hudson River for construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge as seen from Chopper 880 - May 16, 2013 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Residents Dealing With Constant Noise From New Tappan Zee Bridge Construction

Preliminary pile driving for the new Tappan Zee Bridge has begun and has been a real jolt for some residents.

2013/05/16

Scales of Justice (file / credit: clipart.com)

Report: Former Hostess Blames Nightclub For Hearing Loss In Lawsuit

A former VIP hostess at the Midtown nightclub Lavo is suing the venue, claiming the loud music made her nearly deaf in one ear, according to a published report.

2013/02/24

An aerial view of John F. Kennedy Airport. (file/Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Long Island Neighbors Complain About Constant Air Traffic Noise From JFK

The Federal Aviation Administration has scheduled a meeting Monday night at the East Williston Village Hall on Long Island, to address concerns about the number of flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport zooming overhead.

WCBS 880–2012/10/20

(file / credit: Village of Port Jefferson)

Make Too Much Noise In Port Jefferson? You Might Have To Pay Up.

Some residents say the noise is keeping them awake at night and the complaints have led to a new noise code that, if approved, would fine violators $250 or more.

2012/09/06

South Nyack Residents Complain About Noise From New Tappan Zee Bridge

Actual construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has yet to begin, but residents along the Hudson River have already complained about noise.

2012/05/10

(Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

NYC To Reduce Number Of Street Fairs

New York City plans to reduce the number of street fairs and their hours following complaints from communities that the fairs create traffic congestion, noise and litter.

2011/03/14

Nyack, NY - File / Photo: Village of Nyack

Hopping Nyack Bar Scene Leaves Behind A Mess

Shop owners have given police a litany of complaints – noise, rowdy behavior, vandalism, and garbage, plus people urinating in the street and getting sick.

2011/02/08

A Boeing 747 commercial jet flies in front of the Moon - Sep 30, 2010 - Photo: GERARD JULIEN/AFP/Getty Images

Skies Over Rockland County To Get Noisier

The FAA airspace redesign is intended to ease congestion and delays at the three main New York City area airports starting in 2012.

2010/12/08

Study: Manhattan Street Noise May Be Deafening

If you’re visiting New York City, the hustle, bustle and noise are part of what makes your stay here exciting. If you live here, those are some of the things you just get used to. But new research strongly suggests that constant noise is damaging your ears.

2010/10/27