Bates Troy Is Noisy

a community campaign for environmental justice

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Fact Bates Troy is in violation of City of Binghamton's laws.

Bates Troy Violations

Our Mission We are residents united to protect our health, property values and parks.

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Enforcement We will not stop until Bates Troy complies with all City, State and Federal laws.

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'I admire your thoroughness and tenacity. There have been many times I have wondered what emissions could possibly make their way to my son's and daughter's elementary school on College Street. I always side with science before falling victim to the fake plasticity of public relations men. We live in an era of troubling doublespeak and ethical shortcomings. Never in a million years would I-- or could I-- find it in the marrow of my bones to criticize or vilify someone for merely asking questions, seeking fairness, and searching out some quiet from all the background noise. Keep it up. This community needs people like you to stand up to the Billionaire and Millionaire Boys' Clubs.'- Binghamton Resident

We Sent A Letter to Broome County Health Department on August 19, 2008

Broome County Health Department
Environmental Health
225 Front St
Binghamton, NY 13905

August 19, 2008

To Whom It May Concern:

We are writing to file a complaint against the Bates Troy Dry Cleaning Plant located on 151 Laurel Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13905.

Bates Troy recently installed a new Tunnel Washer that is producing a reverberating, whooshing noise that is causing headaches, nausea and irritation in nearby residents. The noise is on constantly between 4:30 am and 3:00 pm every weekday and sometimes on Saturday until Noon. We have tried to ignore the noise, to drown it out with fans, to shut our windows, to flee to the nearby Recreation Park, all for naught. The nature of the noise is such that it carries through buildings and travels a distance that would amaze you. On August 11, we were able to hear the nauseating noise from the tennis courts of Recreation Park: nearly half a mile away!

Bates TroyÕs dry cleaning plant is also giving off a strong odor that we are concerned may be damaging to our health and the environment. The smell is strongest during their hours of operation but it also lingers afterward. After it rains, a foamy white substance can be seen draining from the rain spout of the neighboring building, presumably from the built up residues of Bates TroyÕs air pollutants.

We have personally contacted Bates Troy twice via phone. They refused to do anything and then hung up on us. One elderly member of our organization told us that she called, her husband called and her son calledÉ Bates Troy did nothing.

We have already met with Chris Schleider, Binghamton Code Enforcement Officer. He was extremely helpful and understanding of our situation and he did agree that the noise was annoying. But he felt that greater evidence was needed for a violation to be issued.

We are filing a complaint with the Broome Country Health Department so that you pursue an investigation independent of the City of Binghamton to ascertain the environmental impacts of Bates TroyÕs air and noise pollution.

We would appreciate it if you could call us to let us know that you received this complaint and whether you intend to investigate.

Thanks for your help and we look forward to hearing from you,

Bates Troy Noisy Neighbor

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