2 rules for unincorporated Broome County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
No statewide dark-sky law in NY. Broome County rural towns may have lighting standards in zoning (full cutoff fixtures, lumen limits). Binghamton enforces commercial lighting standards but no formal dark-sky ordinance.
Light trespass handled under local nuisance provisions and town zoning lighting standards. No statewide lumen cap. Typical complaint process through code enforcement; remedies include shielding requirements and citations.
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