Zombie home: 111-38 76 Drive

The home was purchased in 1995, and has been in a dilapidated state for nearly two decades. Owner occasionally drops by when there is flood damage or when occupied by squatter. Complaints were filed. Owner just paid the fine. Can something more be done? Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Daryus Clarke, 20, killed at Plug March 18, 2023

The Smoke Shop was ordered shut on June 7, 2023 in less than three months, yet the victim’s killer has not been found. Marijuana possession and use in all forms remain illegal under federal law except for certain cannabis-derived products such as CBD. I am in support of Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition v. Kathy Hochul…

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Citizen enforcers law should be expanded, not banned. Councilman Gennaro is wrong!

New York City Administrative Code allows citizens to issue noise summons. (Title 24: Environmental Protection and Utilities, Chapter 2 Noise Control, Subchapter 8: Enforcement § 24-261 Citizen’s complaint). Councilman James Gennaro wants to ban it. The adjudication process needs to be clear. Rights of citizens to go against noise and other quality of life issues such…

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Bad businesses: Bend Lounge and Atlantic Scaffolding

Atlantic Scaffolding uses 129 Street and 94 Avenue (off Atlantic) as its loading dock blocking cars entering the one-way street south many times throughout the day. Trucks would come as early as 6:30 in the morning inconveniencing residents. Few buildings away at 127-07 Atlantic Avenue, patrons to the Bend Lounge attracts illegal parking, loud noise,…

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NYC Department of Buildings Complaints

One homeowner in Richmond Hill South has received over 120 complaints over the past 6 years. The Buildings Department spent resources investigating unsubstantiated complaints. Homeowner felt harassed, and requested identity of the complaint filer. Anonymity should not be permitted to those who use the system to harass neighbors, and should be criminality liable. Candidate for…

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Local Law 38/2015 may end coal/wood burning pizzerias in NYC

The 180-page local law effective May 2016 is to reduce air pollution particulate. Eateries in NYC could no longer use traditional baking method without installing expensive emission controls. NYC Department of Environmental Protection first targeted cars and vans. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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