Spotted lanternfly (lycoma delicatula)
Yes, we see them almost everywhere. September to October is their mating season, and their eggs will hatch around April.
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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!
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….
Starting fall 2024, all trash must be in secured containers! Specifically, “NYC Bins” by 2026.
Yes, to fight rats, even if you have no rat problem, you must throw out your existing trash habits and containers. Single-family homeowners will be required to drag a heavy box out after 6 pm, and back in again after pick up. No small plastic bag is allowed. Home improvement and waste that will not…
Zombie Home: 92-16 70 Avenue
Property is passed as life estate, but current owner lives at another property. It is not maintained with poison ivy, protruding bushes, and messy backyard. Neighbors have observed vagrants trespassing.
What can you do when McMansions are being built as-of-right?
New York YIMBY offers information about permits and developments, but for large buildings mainly in Manhattan. NYC Department of Buildings should have a push notification of filings made to communities and individuals having an interest.
Co-op not crediting abatements to rightful owner! Yours?
Crestwood has been given $70,935 real estate tax abatements (Combat Veteran; Disabled Veteran, Senior Citizen Homeowner, Enhanced Star and Basic Star) for 2023-2024 or 30% of its obligation. However, the management did not credit shareholders that got the abatement. How many shareholders are in this situation? NYC Department of Finance needs to calculate and notify…
Last Call Bar at 81-72 Lefferts Blvd.
Businesses need to be respectful of neighbor concerns. For this and any other problematic businesses in your neighborhood, keep a record of problems observed and sent it to me should I be your City Councilman.
Housing and Affordability: Mayor’s plan is not to fix laws and courts against supply and owners!
Mayor Eric Adams got it all wrong! His 100,000 new unit proposal will require new rules, City Council approval, and years of planning and construction. Why not fix the 70,000 eviction case backlog, which would free up those units within months? If laws are changed to favor landlords removing bad tenants, more than 100,000 units…
Unauthorized Population in US: 11 million in 2019. 2023?
According to the Migration Population Institute, the number of people living in the United States without a legal status is about 11 million. Instead of helping those who have established families and roots here, the Biden Administration has allowed a record 2.4 million to cross in fiscal year 2022 alone. Where is our migration czar,…