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Petition aims to clean Bruckner Boulevard footbridge
Posted: Updated:Some residents say the Bruckner Boulevard footbridge has so much trash that it is a hazard to the community.
A number of pedestrians have started petitioning for the footbridge to be cleaned on a regular basis. They are calling for more garbage cans in the area, signs that warn against littering and more safety measures. Although a sign on the bridge states that surveillance cameras are in use, residents say a walk across the bridge is not a good idea at night.
There's also a green slime that oozes from the trash every time it rains, according to pedestrians. The bridge may have been cleaned a couple days ago, but some say that's an infrequent occurrence.
One community member says she reached out to elected officials and the city to no avail.
News 12 reached out to the Department of Sanitation, which says the footbridge is the Department of Transportation's responsibility.
"We are aware of the concerns mentioned and are looking into the situation," says a DOT spokesperson.
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Protected bike lanes open in Riverdale
Protected bike lanes open in Riverdale
New protected bike lanes are now open in Riverdale, officials announced.
New protected bike lanes are now open in Riverdale, officials announced.
Car accident prompts call for change at Highbridge intersection
Car accident prompts call for change at Highbridge intersection
Neighbors living near West 170th Street and Plimpton Avenue say accidents are common because drivers can't see the stop sign.
Neighbors living near West 170th Street and Plimpton Avenue say accidents are common because drivers can't see the stop sign.
Neighbors living near West 170th Street and Plimpton Avenue say accidents are common because drivers can't see the stop sign.
Neighbors living near West 170th Street and Plimpton Avenue say accidents are common because drivers can't see the stop sign.
Officials urge Amtrak to let MTA bring train service to East Bronx
Officials urge Amtrak to let MTA bring train service to East Bronx
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
Riverdale residents fed up with constant construction
Riverdale residents fed up with constant construction
Some Riverdale residents say they're fed up with what they call constant construction along neighborhood streets.
Some Riverdale residents say they're fed up with what they call constant construction along neighborhood streets.
#N12BX: NYC School bus complaints
#N12BX: NYC School bus complaints
A hearing will be held to address various complaints about school buses in the city, officials say.
A hearing will be held to address various complaints about school buses in the city, officials say.
Officials ride Bronx subway for 24 hours
Officials ride Bronx subway for 24 hours
Elected officials in the Bronx Wednesday are riding the subway for 24 hours for the second annual Riders Response Transit Tour.
Elected officials in the Bronx Wednesday are riding the subway for 24 hours for the second annual Riders Response Transit Tour.
Report: NYC buses moving slower, losing riders in 2018
Report: NYC buses moving slower, losing riders in 2018
The Bus Turnaround Campaign gave either a D or an F to 183 of the city's 246 local routes for their performance in the first half of 2018.
The Bus Turnaround Campaign gave either a D or an F to 183 of the city's 246 local routes for their performance in the first half of 2018.
Residents raise intersection concerns after car hits boy
Residents raise intersection concerns after car hits boy
Residents have raised concerns over the busy intersection of McClellan Street and Morris Avenue after a boy was struck by a car there on Wednesday.
Residents have raised concerns over the busy intersection of McClellan Street and Morris Avenue after a boy was struck by a car there on Wednesday.
Councilman calls for more accountability for reckless drivers
Councilman calls for more accountability for reckless drivers
Brooklyn City Councilman Brad Lander is calling for legislation that would crack down on reckless driving.
Brooklyn City Councilman Brad Lander is calling for legislation that would crack down on reckless driving.
Brooklyn City Councilman Brad Lander is calling for legislation that would crack down on reckless driving.
Van flies off overpass, crashes onto Bronx River Pkwy.
Van flies off overpass, crashes onto Bronx River Pkwy.
A van flipped over a Yonkers overpass Thursday morning and crashed onto the Bronx River Parkway below.
A van flipped over a Yonkers overpass Thursday morning and crashed onto the Bronx River Parkway below.
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Police: Man wanted for forcibly touching woman near Marble Hill Avenue
Police: Man wanted for forcibly touching woman near Marble Hill Avenue
Police are searching for a man who they say touched a woman's behind.
Police are searching for a man who they say touched a woman's behind.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Dozens participate in fall foliage bike tour
Dozens participate in fall foliage bike tour
Dozens gathered Sunday to bike along the South/North County Trailway to take a look at some amazing fall foliage in the area.
Dozens gathered Sunday to bike along the South/North County Trailway to take a look at some amazing fall foliage in the area.
Car rolls over in crash on Hobart Avenue
Car rolls over in crash on Hobart Avenue
A Bronx motorist walked away injury free from a crash early Sunday morning.
A Bronx motorist walked away injury free from a crash early Sunday morning.
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
MIT says they will be opening a new school devoted to technology.
MIT says they will be opening a new school devoted to technology.
Neighborhood Brief for Oct. 21
Neighborhood Brief for Oct. 21
Neighborhood Brief for Oct. 21Bronx resident wins $1 million in Mega Million lottery jackpot
Bronx resident wins $1 million in Mega Million lottery jackpot
One lucky Bronx resident is all smiles today because they are one of the lucky winners of the Mega Million lottery jackpot.
One lucky Bronx resident is all smiles today because they are one of the lucky winners of the Mega Million lottery jackpot.
Dozens take part in anti-violence walk at Macombs Dam Park
Dozens take part in anti-violence walk at Macombs Dam Park
Dozens of people participated in a walk Saturday to raise awareness and stop senseless killings in the Bronx.
Dozens of people participated in a walk Saturday to raise awareness and stop senseless killings in the Bronx.
Dozens of people participated in a walk Saturday to raise awareness and stop senseless killings in the Bronx.
Dozens of people participated in a walk Saturday to raise awareness and stop senseless killings in the Bronx.
Literary crawl hopes to bring authors, writers and poets together
Literary crawl hopes to bring authors, writers and poets together
Bronx residents looking for some culture took part in a literary crawl Saturday.
Bronx residents looking for some culture took part in a literary crawl Saturday.
Bronx residents looking for some culture took part in a literary crawl Saturday.
Bronx brothers work together to write their own plays
Bronx brothers work together to write their own plays
Two brothers from the borough are finding success by writing plays together.
Two brothers from the borough are finding success by writing plays together.
Two brothers from the borough are finding success by writing plays together.
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Just Married in The Bronx
Just Married in The Bronx
Share your wedding with News 12.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Bronx Birthday Smiles
Bronx Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Photos
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
