This article focuses on Arline Bronzaft’s work to curb harmful noise and more specifically, on New Yorker’s struggle with noise. Bronzaft, PhD, Professor Emerita of the City University of New York, is an Honorary Program Chair of Quiet American Skies at Quiet Communities and on the Board of Director at GrowNYC.

Noise exposure poses significant health risks, including cardiovascular issues. The New York Times explored these effects, measuring noise levels across the U.S. using professional devices. An online noise map can provide insights, but a more accurate assessment can be done using the NIOSH Sound Level Meter app for iOS. This app helps measure personal noise exposure.

The New York Times is exploring the impact of noise on health and seeking personal stories from readers. The initiative aims to understand how different noise levels affect daily life and long-term well-being. Readers are invited to share their experiences, including noise sources and how they cope. This project aims to uncover the often overlooked threat noise poses to health.

The US Environmental Protection Agency shirked its duties to enforce the Noise Control Act, resulting in nationwide noise pollution, a new federal lawsuit alleged. Quiet Communities Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to reducing noise pollution, sued the agency Wednesday in the US District Court for the District of Columbia.

Noise from transport and household sources can harm well-being, causing stress and health issues. Experts recommend using double-paned windows and insulation to reduce noise. Addressing acoustics during home construction or remodeling is key, and noise machines can help mask sounds. Jamie Banks, founder of Quiet Communities, is cited in the article.