New York City Residents Face Off Against the Sound of the Bagpipes As the city's noise regulations continue to be a contentious issue, one unlikely culprit has become a source of frustration for many residents: the humble bagpipes. In a quest to hone their skills and perfect their craft, a group of bagpipers has been searching for a place to practice, but their efforts have been met with resistance from neighbors who claim the sound is disrupting the peace. With the city's strict noise laws in place, the bagpipers are caught in a delicate balancing act between their passion for music and the need for a quiet living environment. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the sound of the bagpipes will be a contentious issue in the city for the foreseeable future.


The Bagpiper’s Endless Quest for a Place to Practice  The New York Times