'The noise is relentless. I have now burned out a window fan and am working on my second one that I run constantly in my bedroom window to mask the noise. The 'sound' even comes in when all windows are closed. I have absolutely no idea what I will do when I have to close the house up soon for the fall and turn that fan off. Because of this violation of my auditory space, I have had the expense of a new window fan as well as countless hours of electrical energy to run it in my window that I can little afford. Additionally, as a musician, it is a disruption to my musical thought process at times - since I am highly auditory in nature. I don't know what will come of this, but I congratulate your efforts. Thank you.' - Resident who has lived on Hayden St for 28 years
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Key PeopleWho is behind the Bates Troy noise? Brian Kradjian, Ara Kradjian, Tom Singe and Randy Widrick.
"It is the public policy of the City that every person is entitled to ambient noise levels that are not detrimental to life, health, and enjoyment of his or her property." - City of Binghamton Noise Control Ordinance
"Prohibited Acts: any excessive or unusually loud sound which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of a reasonable person of normal sensibilities." -City of Binghamton Noise Control Ordinance Chapter 292 Section 5B (11)
The City of Binghamton Noise Control Ordinance is enforced by two organizations: The Binghamton Police Department and the Code Enforcement Department. Additionally, the Mayor of Binghamton has special powers to resolve noise complaints. We urge you to first sign our petition, and then contact the following individuals and ask them to enforce the Noise Control Ordinance.
Call (607) 723-5321
Dave Chadwick, Director of Building & Construction and Code Enforcment is responsible for Bates Troy complaints. His email address is dschadwick@cityofbinghamton.com or you can call him at 772-7004.
Call (607) 772-7001 or email Mayor Ryan directly at mryan@cityofbinghamton.com
90 second background summary on the Bates Troy issue (click here if video doesn't appear):
Bates Troy attempts bribery to stop this campaign (click here if video doesn't appear):