The novel issue that I must decide in this case is: May an individual whose drum playing in a residential section of Queens disturbs a neighbor be subjected, upon the neighbor's complaint, to a criminal prosecution for harassment (Penal Law, § 240.25)?
The defendant Richard Cifarelli has studied and played the drums for more than 10 years. Though he holds other daytime employment, he considers himself primarily to be a musician...
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