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219West: Sounds of the City

Loud and inescapable. Is it more than just a nuisance? New Yorkers search for soothing sound and silence in the big city. Welcome to our 219West special report.

 

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Section: Noise of the City

219West reports on how the city has tried to dial down the sounds of the city, and highlights some of the loudest spots in New York City.

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Timeline: War on Noise

Find out how New York City has taken a hard line on honking and other noise complaints during the years. Check out our interactive timeline.

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Interview: The Roaring ’20s

219West talks to a researcher who created a sound map of New York City in the 1920s. Listen to excerpts from her interview.

Video: Baroque and Enjoying It

Armed with instruments from the 17th century, students at Juilliard are bringing “new music” from the Baroque period back to life.

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Map: 311 Complaints by Location

Review the number of noise complaints filed by zip code. Check out your neighborhood on our interactive map.

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Section: The Art of Sound

Find out how New Yorkers are searching for soothing music and sound in The City That Never Sleeps.

Video: Rejoice Greatly, Messiah Sing!

Carolers around the city sing “Hallelujah” and pay tribute to one of the greatest oratorios in Western music.