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Who is responsible for maintaining utility poles?
Spectrum cable? Con Edison power? Verizon FIOs? The leaning pole pictured on Brevoort Street is held up by Con Edison wire attached to the house. No one has taken responsibility over the past 15 years.
Beware if doing OATH’s “By One-Click” remote answer!
Homeowner was ticketed 06/13/2023 due to the new trash bin rule. In person hearing was scheduled for 09/11/2023. As a candidate for political office, I answered 08/13/2023 on her behalf. A decision was rendered 08/28/2023, but not posted on OATH’s website. Neither myself nor the homeowner were notified by phone or emailed provided. Not knowing…
Councilman Holden, the fault… is… in ourselves.
CVS is not the villain. Elected officials who voted for Bail Reform giving criminals free reign to steal without repercussion is!
Mamdani wants 2.5% cuts, CoRE says not me!
A rep for Commissioner Chair Linda Tigani of city’s Commission on Racial Equity, said its $4.8 million budget is opting out of Mayor’s January 29, 2026 Executive Order 12.
One of the worst corners in Richmond Hill? 109 Street and 97 Avenue
Water bugs, not rats, are everywhere at dark. Lamppost lighting is weak. Parking space is hard to find. Cars covered and parked for months. It is harder to keep the area clean. Drug selling is observed regularly. “No Parking Anytime” installed meaninglessly… at PS62.
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.
Who is responsible for clearing snow and ice?
We know the general answer. What about problematic spots?
Not neighborly at 99-37 64 Road
The Russian resident keeps piles of garbage open, and sells them at a 63rd Street corner. 311 is not accepting the complaint because it’s on private property. About 30 families share the wide back-of-house driveway.
Is your district Democrat or Republican leaning? NYC Independent Budget Office’s 2018 map on real estate tax unfairness may hold an answer.
Real estate taxation needs reform. Albany has the final say. Under a revenue neutral scenario, the Independent Budget Office reported in November 15, 2022 that 72% of 1-3 family properties would get a tax cut. Why is there no will nor champion among elected officials over the past two decades?