Islip, NY Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)
Key Facts
- Quiet hours
- 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Nighttime threshold
- Plainly audible at 50 feet
- First-offense fine
- $100 to $500
- Repeat offenses
- Up to $1,500 plus jail
- Enforced by
- Division of Law Enforcement
Summary
The Town of Islip's noise code makes it an offense to run a radio, stereo, or musical instrument loud enough to disturb neighbors. From 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., sound plainly audible 50 feet from the source is a punishable noise disturbance.
A. Electronic devices, including but not limited to radios, phonographs and television sets. The using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated of any television or radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph or other machine or device for producing or reproducing of sound in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants ... The operation of any such set, instrument, phonograph, machine or device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet ... so as to create a noise disturbance.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4826765; v112 updated 2026-02-24; through 02-24-2026).
Full Breakdown
Section 35-3A prohibits operating any radio, stereo, musical instrument, phonograph, or sound-producing device so as to disturb the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighboring inhabitants. Between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., any such device that is plainly audible 50 feet from the building, structure, vehicle, or area where it plays is a noise disturbance. Loudspeakers and speaker systems fall under subsection N. The Town's Division of Law Enforcement processes complaints; a summons requires two complainants from separate households to sign a sworn accusatory instrument before the case goes to court.
Violations & Fines
Under Section 35-6, a first offense draws a fine of $100 to $500, a second $500 to $1,000, and each later offense $1,000 to $1,500, plus possible imprisonment up to 15 days.
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