Adult male homeless shelter opened February 2020 has been a hotspot for crime.

Cooper Rapid Rehousing Center, managed by Westhab, shelters about 200 single men. PS91 is nearby. What do the high security cameras and barbed wire fence say about its occupants? Those men “not transitioned” or looking for a job should be relocated elsewhere. City Councilman Robert Holden demanded answers. Such data should be public and posted … Read more

Sewage backup problem along Juno Street

Several blocks along Juno Street starting at 71 Avenue westward has sewage a backup problem. When hurricane Ida hit on September 1, 2021, one house reported at least 2 feet of basement flooding due to sewage backup, not outside flooding in, but it was a different story at 95-05 71 Avenue where street flooded up … Read more

Finding a parking spot is getting more difficult in Woodhaven. Ghost owners?

Neighbors have observed that 20% to 35% of the cars parked in the neighborhood have out-of-state license plates. Many have expired or parked for weeks and months. Cars with expired tags parked on public property should be defined as abandoned. Public should be able to check whether the license plate matches the make and model … Read more

Dangerous and mean trespasser (criminal) at 81-31 Woodhaven Boulevard

Block 3879 Lot 26 Neighbor said the last owner Eileen Gutierrez died several years ago, and known relatives have given up on the property. The mortgage is handled by Deutsche Bank and Trust Company. Around April, the house was broken in, and the lock was changed by a squatter. Since he stayed there longer than … Read more