Now that the snow has been plowed and shoveled off the streets and sidewalks,all we have to deal with are those giant black puddles at the intersections.The word of the day is "waterproof."
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Showing posts with label Blizzard December 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blizzard December 2010. Show all posts
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Yet another side-effect of unplowed streets. Blood donors were prevented from reaching their local New York City Blood Center. Quite a few emergency blood drives also had to be cancelled, leading to a shortage of blood here in the city. So, please, if you can, make and appointment now and help. Below is a press release from Public Advocate Bill De Blasio's office on the shortage.
The recent winter storm has precipitated a sharp decline in blood donations. The shortage is now so acute that the City is calling on anyone able to donate blood to do so. Please contact the New York Blood Center at 800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org to find a location near you to make a donation.Dear Friend,
The recent winter storm has precipitated a sharp decline in blood donations. The shortage is now so acute that the City is calling on anyone able to donate blood to do so. Please contact the New York Blood Center at 800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org to find a location near you to make a donation.
This won't be the only storm that hits New York City this winter. Public Advocate de Blasio has begun an inquiry into the City's response to determine if improvements must be made--and feedback from people like you is essential to that effort. Hundreds of New Yorkers have already reached out to the Public Advocate regarding unplowed streets and abandoned vehicles that are blocking snow removal. After reporting such conditions to 311, we encourage you to call the Public Advocate Hotline at 212-669-7250 or file a report online at http://www.advocate.nyc.gov/roadconditions.
Thank you,
Wiley Norvell
Press Secretary
Office of the Public Advocate
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Now, I know it is difficult to get around our neighborhood since Sunday's blizzard, what with all of the unplowed side streets, but would that fully explain why I haven't gotten mail? After all, most mail carriers walk and don't drive. I have heard from some of my readers that they haven't gotten their delivery either. Sure would be nice to get the checks I am waiting for, so that I can pay my tax bill. And the water bill. You don't suppose Mayor Bloomberg and his administration is going to give us a grace period because of the delay caused by the snow, do you?
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Anonymous has left the following comment on the post "Borough Prez Marty Markowitz Wants To Hear From Brooklyn Regarding Inadequate Snow Removal":
I am beginning to suspect that the rumors I have heard about a DOS work stoppage are true.When I got up to the corner of President and Hoyt and it looked like Hoyt had been plowed (note that President from Bond to Smith has NOT been plowed). I walked over to Union which has been plowed between Hoyt and Bond. The plow clearly turned onto Hoyt and all evidence of plowing stops between President and Carroll.Union between Hoyt and Smith - not plowed
Carroll between Hoyt and Bond - not plowed.
And what is up with the mail?****Update****
And this just in from a resident on President Street between Clinton and Henry Street:
While walking the dog I met two neighbors who live blocks apart...both said they had friends in sanitation. they said it was a purposeful slowdown. the mayor laid off 400 workers, THEN offered anyone to come in and plow. It started snowing 11 am Sunday. Our main egress, Clinton St. was finally plowed 11 am on Tuesday, 48 hours later.
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There was quite a bit of excitement and a rather large police presence on Court Street this afternoon for, hold it....a giant icicle that was dangling from the cornice of number 218 Court Street. As officers closed the sidewalk in front of LOBO, the TexMex restaurant which is housed in the building, pedestrians looked up as an officer whacked the huge piece of ice with a shovel from the top floor window. After several tries, the piece finally crashed down. Quite an entertaining spectacle. Glad the icicle did not fall and hurt anyone.
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As of this afternoon at 3 PM.
Neighborhood blocks that haven't yet seen a snowplow. These were just a few I saw on a quick loop down Smith and back up on Court.
BP MARKOWITZ WELCOMES COMPLAINTS REGARDINGINADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL IN BROOKLYNResidents receiving an unsatisfactory response from 311 have made concerns known to BP
In the aftermath of the recent storm, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz has received hundreds of calls and emails from constituents frustrated by their attempts to contact 311 and air their concerns. All complaints have been forwarded to the New York City Department of Sanitation. Brooklynites may continue to voice their concerns regarding snow removal by contacting the BP's office at 718-802-3777 or askmarty@brooklynbp.nyc.gov
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A view down unplowed President Street between Smith and Hoyt.
Is that a snow plowing garbage truck in the distance?
Sure enough. It was parked right at the corner of Smith Street.
The Sanitation worker taking a break.
Donuts and hot coffee anyone?
A reader from President Street was kind enough to send me the photos she just shot of her still-to-be-plowed block between Smith and Hoyt Streets. She writes: " I was told by the sanitation driver in the photos that they need a smaller truck for our blocks... that's insane!!!! My friend on shore road was told that they need a larger truck for hers! I think that the Sanitation Dept. is up to something fishy..."
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I am just wondering. My block has not seen one plow since the beginning of the snowstorm. And it still is not plowed this morning.
Have you fared better or has your block been neglected as well? Would love to know.
****UPDATE****
One of my readers just sent me the link to the New York City web site on which you can make a complaint about snowy roadways. Give it a try if you are frustrated at the situation. But then again, the 311 system may be even more frustrating.
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The City has launched a winter snow storm operation to remove snow or ice from highways, roadways and streets. Because the City is engaged in a winter storm operation, it cannot respond to individual plowing or spreading requests. Your report of a snowy or icy roadway will be collected and used to provide an overview of the storm situation.
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Monday, December 27, 2010
I know that the F train service has still not quite been restored to normal, but obviously, people have been going up and down the steep staircase leading into the station at Carroll Street. As of 5 Pm tonight, the stairs were still totally covered in snow. Obviously, the MTA is in no hurry to shovel them. Let's hope that by tomorrow's commute, the employees will have gotten to it.
Just saying...
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Stuck On Court and Sackett
Stuck at Smith and President Street
Stuck on Smith and Sackett
I did not get far on my walk around the neighborhood, but saw al least 3 stuck snow plows around the neighborhood. They had to be pulled out by a Sanitation Department Truck, like the one in the video that was stuck at the corner of Sackett and Smith Street.
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