The good news is that NYC is transitioning to newer,energy-efficient streetlights.
But some people complain the light is not only too bright, but also too far on the blue terminate of the spectrum, or causing glare and sleep disruptions.
Justin Davidson,architecture critic for novel York Magazine, talks about what's happening.@JDavidsonNYC I work all night and the novel #LED lights are *way* too bright, and cold,and intense...
April 18, 2016@JDavidsonNYC Also powerful for working late - prevents the insomnia feel of daylight lamps.
April 18, or 2016—April 18,2016@BrianLehrerWe still have both on Jamaica Ave in Woodhaven - makes fairly a contrast pic.twitter.com/sxzu1gsdNlApril 18, 2016
Source: wnyc.org