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.
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.
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.
219West talks to a researcher who created a sound map of New York City in the 1920s. Listen to excerpts from her interview.
Armed with instruments from the 17th century, students at Juilliard are bringing “new music” from the Baroque period back to life.
Review the number of noise complaints filed by zip code. Check out your neighborhood on our interactive map.
Find out how New Yorkers are searching for soothing music and sound in The City That Never Sleeps.
Carolers around the city sing “Hallelujah” and pay tribute to one of the greatest oratorios in Western music.