On April 27, 2024, pizzeria must cut air particulates by 75%

Thank you then-City Councilman, Richard Donovan for Local Law Number 38 for the year 2015. The final rule set by Department of Environmental Protection requires stove installed prior to May 6, 2016 to achieve a 75% reduction in particulates as assessed by a professional engineer. Pizzerias would need to pay $20K to $100K to comply…

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Scaffolding at 100-01 Metropolitan Ave since 2020

Building has a history of not filing for work permits when doing plumbing and signage. Department of Building found 10 feet of loose bricks on 8/21/2020. A sidewalk shed was erected soon afterwards. However, even the shed was done not to code. Owner chose to pay the fine, and not to obtain the required permit….

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National Grid contractor tore up Loubet Street between 71 and 72 Avenues 53 times in 6 months!

When the gas piping was first redone on this stretch of Loubet Street in March 2023, a resident counted that its contractor(s) has dug and redug sections of the street at least 53 times counting the one pictured. Is there a reason? Residents demand answer for inconvenience and cost! Candidate for City Council in 2023

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A Stolen Catalytic Converter in Forest Hills Gardens Today (Oct 13)

The problem has not gone away. Two cuts, it took. Estimate to replace ranges from $2K to $3K. How many cars have enrolled in NYPD’s anti-theft label program? Does it work? Why not go after the recyclers? So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up. The post So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter….

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