Dr. Arline Bronzaft served as an advisor to five New York City mayors as the chairperson of the Noise Committee of GrowNYC.org. As an environmental psychologist, Bronzaft’s classic research on the effects of subway noise on children’s learning in the 1970s led to her lifelong commitment to combine her scientific expertise and passion for urban and social issues. She was also a kick-ass lady. She died on Oct. 29, 2025.
