Month: October 2022
116 St and 85 Ave in Kew Gardens
Roots of trees are lifting sidewalk. Homeowners are concerned about liability. The City must allow homeowners to take action without penalizing them. Because the street slopes down, rain water has flooded basement of homes near 85 Avenue. Crime is the biggest concern. Theft of packages are done brazenly during the day in this area. Thieves … Read more
Proposal 4: Smarter maps to inform, track and solve
A voter said she always votes, but nothing ever change. Politicians only show up when there is an election. They have their representative talk to constituents. Letters and phone calls go unanswered. Trees that dangle dangerously or have intruded basement. Potholes that get worse or slow to repair. Streets that have not been milled for decades if ever. … Read more
Vibrating music that sets off car alarms and modified pipes sounding like gunshots can be health hazard for residents.
People who do not sleep well or who have certain conditions could have their health damaged by these outbursts. Installation and modification should be restricted and fined. Late night noise and party should always be done in consideration of neighbors.
111 Ave and 124 St: Dangling cable, pothole and drug den
Cars stolen in this area within a month; loose cable in front of 124-03 111 Avenue; wide sinking pothole in the middle of street; possible drug den at 124-10 111 Avenue; popping mufflers at night; double parking; speeding; stolen packages…
Roots from overgrown tree lifted basement cement.
When a sewer line connecting 124-11 111 Avenue from house to the main, the pipe was diverted to avoid the tree roots. Now the roots have cracked basement flooring. What can the homeowner do?
Proposal 3: Choice in education and afterschool programs.
Best way to reduce crime and poverty is in educating our children. But what happens when the children are enrolled in failing schools? DeBlasio’s lottery system has failed good students’ top choices. So many new curriculum introduced that money and time are being wasted. If teachers disagree or protest, they are ignored or let go. … Read more
Voting deadline for Change of Address: October 19
If you have registered to vote before at a different location, Wednesday today is the deadline. Absentee ballot deadline is October 24th. A voter registered in Suffolk County wants to vote in 15th State Senate district. Her form must be received by the Board of Elections before 5 pm today.
LimoSys: Not all driver apps are created equal
Unlike Uber of Lyft, cash is collected via dispatcher or driver not through the app. If robbed, LimoSys drivers will have a greater loss. Benefits and services are also unequal compared to other drivers. A systematic overall review should be done.
Residents of the 85-15 101 Ave Homeless Shelter
Every since the shelter opened, neighbors have observed residents of the shelter going through yards and garages, opening car doors day and night, defecating at the Ruoff Triangle park… “Since they have time on their hands, why don’t they do some community service (such as street cleaning),” said a voter who had her car stolen.