Patrons spend time at a Newburgh waterfront restaurant on a recent
weekend
BEACON – Members of the Beacon City Council and some residents
of the city says the music emanating from the restaurants across the Hudson
River on the Newburgh city waterfront is too loud and often disturbing.
They would like the volume lowered.
Beacon Councilman Ali Mohammad said the city administration has reached
out to Newburgh City Hall and has yet to get a return call.
Mohammad said some city residents have gone so far as to suggest the city
take legal action against the Newburgh riverfront businesses.
Beacon Councilwoman Pam Wetherbee suggested they report the loud music
to the state ABC Board.
But, Mayor Randy Casale said before any formal complaints are filed, his
city needs to determine if the restaurants across the river are breaking
any noise limits. He said Beacon residents and officials should document
all complaints before any action is considered.
Beacon Councilman Lee Kyriacou said the music may carry across the river
differently depending upon how calm the water is and which way the wind
is blowing.
