Bates Troy Is Noisy
a community campaign for environmental justice
Fact Bates Troy is in violation of City of Binghamton's laws.
Our Mission We are residents united to protect our health, property values and parks.
Enforcement We will not stop until Bates Troy complies with all City, State and Federal laws.
'I was at Rec park today (September 17) with my daughter and saw your sticker. I was suddenly glad to realize I am not the only one that has been hearing this noise. When Bates Troy was first being built I thought, wow this is great another business expanding here in Binghamton creating possibly more local jobs instead of moving some place else to expand. Sure it cost us 3 homes but they were not exactly on the historical registry either. But now they now have taken our community's kindness for a weakness and it must stop! I would like to become involved with your group and help get Bates Troy to obey local laws.' - Resident on Goethe St
Learn more about: attempted bribery, neurotoxins in the air, empirical evidence of illegal noise, zoning, Binghamton's Noise Control Ordinance, community member quotes, reasonable solutions, Section 239 Review, who we've contacted, clean neighbor?, green neighbor?, community accreditation message to the future.
Key PeopleWho is behind the Bates Troy noise? Brian Kradjian, Ara Kradjian, Tom Singe and Randy Widrick.
We Sent A Letter to Mayor Ryan on August 13, 2008
Mayor Ryan
38 Hawley St.
Binghamton, NY 13905
August 13, 2008
Dear Mayor Ryan,
We are writing on behalf of the members of Bates Troy Noisy Neighbor, an ad hoc organization of concerned residents who live near the Bates Troy Dry Cleaning Plant located on 151 Laurel Ave. It is our sincere hope, and the desperate prayer of our members, that you will use the special rights afforded to you under Chapter 315: Property and Building Nuisance Reform of the City of Binghamton code.
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 5:30 am and 2:00 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 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!
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. He agreed to speak with you on our behalf concerning the noise and we encourage you to speak with him directly as he is an ear-witness to our plight.
Representatives of Bates Troy have also come to our home to listen to the noise. We have no confidence in their willingness to silence the noise. In fact, Tom Singe, General Manager, flatly refused to silence the noise.
We therefore extend to you an invitation to visit our home, hear the noise, and speak with our members concerning possible remedies.
To remind you of the special rights granted to the Mayor of Binghamton by Chapter 315, we here quote section 1 of said law:
"The Common Council of the City of Binghamton finds that public nuisances exist in the City of Binghamton in the operation of certain establishments and the use of property in flagrant violation of certain Penal Law and Municipal Code provisions, which nuisances substantially and seriously interfere with the interest of the public in the quality of life and total community environment, commerce in the City, property values and the public health, safety and welfare. The Council further finds that the continued occurrence of such activities and violations is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Binghamton and of the businesses thereof and the visitors thereto. It is the purpose of the Council to authorize and empower the Mayor to impose sanctions and penalties for such public nuisances, and such power of the Mayor may be exercised either in conjunction with, or apart from, the powers contained in other laws without prejudice to the use of procedures and remedies available under such other laws. The Council further finds that the sanctions and penalties imposed by the Mayor pursuant to this chapter constitute an additional and appropriate method of law enforcement in response to the proliferation of the above-described public nuisances. The sanctions and penalties are reasonable and necessary in order to protect the health and safety of the people of the City and to promote the general welfare. "
Thank you for your time.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Bates Troy Noisy Neighbor
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):
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