Sounds Of New York City (SONYC) documentation
| Tracking # |
FOIL-2022-826-00100 |
| Submitted | Nov. 22, 2021 |
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From: Rebecca Williams
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am looking for documentation related to the Sounds of New York City (SONYC) noise sensors and their management. Specifically, I am interested in any technology documentation (including but not limited to manuals, tutorials, or presentations) on how the sensors detect noises. As well as any enforcement documentation (including but not limited to policies, plans, or memorandums) on how noise data is stored and shared with the Department of Environmental Protection (and any other NY agencies including NYPD) for noise violation enforcement.
I am a researcher looking to better understand how data informs strategic noise enforcement in NYC. I would appreciate these results as soon as possible and am happy to receive records on a rolling basis as they are made available. I am happy to discuss in more detail what I am looking for if helpful at rebecca@rebeccawilliams.us
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Williams
From: New York City Department of Environmental Protection
Your request FOIL-2022-826-00100 has been successfully submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
The details of your request are shown below.
Request Title: Sounds Of New York City (SONYC) documentation
Request Description:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am looking for documentation related to the Sounds of New York City (SONYC) noise sensors and their management. Specifically, I am interested in any technology documentation (including but not limited to manuals, tutorials, or presentations) on how the sensors detect noises. As well as any enforcement documentation (including but not limited to policies, plans, or memorandums) on how noise data is stored and shared with the Department of Environmental Protection (and any other NY agencies including NYPD) for noise violation enforcement.
I am a researcher looking to better understand how data informs strategic noise enforcement in NYC. I would appreciate these results as soon as possible and am happy to receive records on a rolling basis as they are made available. I am happy to discuss in more detail what I am looking for if helpful at rebecca@rebeccawilliams.us
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Williams
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Requester's Contact Information
Name:
Rebecca Williams
Title:
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Email:
requests@muckrock.com (mailto:requests@muckrock.com)
Phone Number:
(617) 299-1832
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Street Address (line 1):
MuckRock News 411A Highland Ave
Street Address (line 2):
DEPT MR 121479
City:
Somerville
State:
MA
Zip Code:
02144
You can view the request and take any necessary action at the following webpage: https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2022-826-00100. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2022-826-00100)
From: New York City Department of Environmental Protection
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2022-826-00100. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2022-826-00100) You can expect a response on or about Monday, May 23, 2022.
Please visit FOIL-2022-826-00100 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2022-826-00100)
From: New York City Department of Environmental Protection
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has closed your FOIL request FOIL-2022-826-00100 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2022-826-00100)
A diligent search for records responsive to your request did not locate any such records. Accordingly, your request is denied. refer to NYU
You may appeal the decision to deny access to material that was redacted in part or withheld in entirety by contacting the agency's FOIL Appeals Officer: foilappeals@dep.nyc.gov within 30 days. (mailto:foilappeals@dep.nyc.gov?subject=FOIL-2022-826-00100%20-%20Appeal)
From: Rebecca Williams
Hello,
I am revisiting this request and would like any more documentation that describes how the SONYC TTP Sensor collects and shares data.
There is public documentation online that this tool was designed by the design firm Loft LLC (now Nova and Loft Designs) and paid for with a $5 mil NSF grant. See the documentation below.
* https://www.nyc.gov/assets/ddc/downloads/town-and-gown/SONYC.2%20Precis.FINAL.pdf
* https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1544753
If you are not the correct agency to request this information from, I would appreciate guidance on who the appropriate agency would be.
Rebecca
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 23, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #FOIL-2022-826-00100.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New York City Department of Environmental Protection
Good Afternoon,
This request was closed in April of 2022. If you are requesting additional information, please submit a new FOIL request on Open Records NYC and we will process accordingly.
Thank you
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