Sidewalk repair at 71 Avenue and Austin Street

Letter from a concerned citizen: I am writing this message because of a huge concern on the sidewalk construction by the 71st Ave and Austin Street (in front of Citibank). I know that you are very busy, especially on the campaign but perhaps this is a chance to prove you deserving our votes. This morning…

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Local Law 97 (2019) – Climate Mobilization Act

Text of the Law. Local Law 97 website. Columbia Law School Climate Law Tracker. 40% reduction in aggregate greenhouse gas emissions from covered buildings by 2030 based on 2005. Moderate decarbonization improvements include upgrading boilers, modernizing controls,installing high-efciency lights, appliances, and fxtures, and implementing relatively minor insulationand air sealing measures. Combined, these improvements can reduce…

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Scooter-share coming to Queens. Why no one is addressing safety?!

“Transportation desert”? “Transportation deprived?” The residents prefer it that way! Eversince E-Bike and Moped were legalized by Albany and City Council in 2020, sidewalks are no longer safe. Since no licensing is required, owners could not be identified. Typical City regulations: Cyclists have rights. How about their victims? Are citizens allow to carry speed gun…

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2 houses, 2 owners; 1 lot divided down the middle

The 100′ x 80′ lot on Burns Street was divided in half in 2015 due to mortgage default. The side owned by the original owner is maintained as best as she could, but the other side is dilapidated. Since the divided property is still technically one lot, owner continues to pay 100% of the real…

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Cars got booted during the June 11 Forest Hills Street Fair

Burns Street south of the LIRR belongs to the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation, a private community. Without any warning or caution signs, at least a dozen of cars were observed booted in a short period of time. One driver said she was away for only 15 minutes. Some people waited inconveniently for more than 30…

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1′ over 10 years: Fence height dispute at 94-32 114 Street

NYC Buildings code allows front yard fence not over 4 feet. A 5′ brick fence dispute was file in 2013. Owner spent 10 years of her life, and had to hire architects, contractors, expeditors for failing to remove one foot of height the proper way. In the meantime, her next door neighbor and other houses…

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Free naloxone, safer-sex kits, toiletries vending machines in NYC!

Really? My tax dollars are paying for this!!! Will the City track (using video camera preferably) those who use this stuff? Will it help reduce stigma and barriers to service? A few vending machines will cut overdose deaths!? Shouldn’t the City try to discourage and stop users from abusing themselves? Not helping them to continue?…

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LIRR Trestle along Bessemer and Babbage Streets

This stretch between 84 Avenue and Hillside Avenue has been left on its own for over 50 years. Kids walk along the rail tracks; trees are overgrown; space underneath has been used for parking, partying, car fixing, drag racing, including illegal/ex-illegal activities. How can the area be made more welcoming and neighbor friendly? Candidate for…

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