Thank you Pamela for picking up trash along 85 Avenue in Richmond Hill
She was very humble. She is one of the reasons that make the neighborhood great!
Month: June 2022
Trash and garbage at MS137 America’s School of Heroes
It has hard to avoid smell of trash and rats in New York City. Instead of just stacking the bags waiting for pick up, can the smell and rats be reduced by smarter trash bagging? That would make its neighbors happy.
When Cross Bay Blvd backs up, cars speed down Plattwood Ave then up to Rockaway Blvd
Complaints are from residents on Plattwood Avenue and 98 Street. Besides the elderly and children living in the residential neighborhood, there is also a Middle School 137. Also, several cars backing out of driveway have near collision accidents. Instead of speed bumps, neighbors recommend that DOT turn one block of Plattwood Avenue between Cross Bay … Read more
Replacing dog poop sign on city property
The “Clean up after your dog, fine $100” sign has faded in front of the house at 96-07 Plattwood Avenue. NYC311: 311-10633314 sent to DOT. Next update within 14 days.Check status: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/sr-details/?id=7bed03bf-48ea-ec11-b5cf-0004ffe505f0
Vape shop at Metropolitan Ave is not welcomed.
Every business deserves a chance. Vaping Club on 107-31 Metropolitan Avenue opened May 31, 2022. Already, it is attracting a crowd younger than the legal age limit of 21. New York State Tobacco Control Policies. Not done currently, NYS should also post online registered tobacco and vapor product retailers and wholesalers.
8.6% inflation in May 2022. How many of you remember when Jimmy Carter was the President?
Historical inflation rate from 1914 to 2022. CPI May 2022.
Car accidents frequent at Ivan Mrakovic Way (85 Ave and 114 St)
There are two stop signs on 114 Street, but not on 85 Avenue, two-way traffic on both street. I propose that for every vehicle accident, there should be a study to see whether transportation signage could have been a contributing factor.
NYC DoE High School Admission System BOTCHED!
Eighth graders received their high school admission letter June 8. Many were enrolled in a school that was not one of their 12 choices. High achievers wondered the school DoE picked will fulfill their education expectation. Some low achievers were surprised of the decision. Parents fumed. We cannot allow the Department of Education to lock-in … Read more
I thought the “World Class” Moynihan Station (LIRR and Amtrak) opened January 2021 was part of Penn Station modernization?
Putting New Yorkers first? The Moynihan Station was estimated to cost $315m in 1992, and grew to $1.6b upon opening. To cover the shortfall, MTA (The Empire State Development Corp.) is selling the air rights over the Farley Post Office Building. Not New Yorkers first, the project is covering and continuing MTA waste spending first. … Read more
Traffic back up at 72 Ave north of Metropolitan Ave by design
Anyone driving southward on 72 Avenue in Forest Hills would end at Metropolitan Avenue. Turning right is fine, but if driver turns left, he would be stopped by another traffic light almost immediately. Honking drivers on 72 Avenue usually do not know only 1 or 2 left turning cars could move before the light changes. … Read more