Thankfully, the vast majority of property owners and residents in Middle Village & Maspeth take pride in the appearance and well-being of our neighborhood. But a few have a total disregard for our area. So we induct them into this month’s Hall of Shame.If you see properties in disarray, call 311. And please send them to us for possible inclusion in our gallery. E-Mail to: info@junipercivic.com or write to: JPCA, P.O. Box 790275, Middle Village, NY 11379
Respect the Memorial
The centerpiece of Garlinge Triangle is a monument to the men from the area who died in WWI. It’s a lovely tribute, but people who feed birds are causing both an eyesore and a health hazard from the pigeon droppings. A pigeon’s natural diet is varied and adaptable, so it doesn’t need help from people to find food. Please stop doing this.
Rodent paradise
Schools are subject to containerization of their trash now, but why are these bins without lids? The whole purpose of containerization is to reduce rats and odors. This accomplishes neither. It’s just a matter of time before the City places stationary bins in parking lanes, but until then, schools should be making an effort to not provide a waste buffet.
Down in the dumps
The LIRR leases its tracks to NY&A railroad, but neither of them keeps the property clean. There is rampant dumping all along the tracks. This photo was taken at Rust Street and Flushing Avenue and shows all the debris that accumulates between cleanings, which happen basically never. City agencies won’t clean these spaces, nor should they have to.
