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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Flooding causes headaches for drivers, businesses
Flooding causes headaches for drivers, businesses
One area hit especially hard during Monday's rainstorm was Shore Road in Pelham Bay.
One area hit especially hard during Monday's rainstorm was Shore Road in Pelham Bay.
NYPD community policing hops on subways
NYPD community policing hops on subways
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday the expansion of the NYPD's community policing program into New York City's subways.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday the expansion of the NYPD's community policing program into New York City's subways.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday the expansion of the NYPD's community policing program into New York City's subways.
Meeting addresses parking issues at Maritime College
Meeting addresses parking issues at Maritime College
SUNY Maritime College students and staff members, as well as community residents, sought solutions to the parking program around Pennyfield Avenue at a meeting hosted by the Schuyler Hill Civic Association Tuesday night.
SUNY Maritime College students and staff members, as well as community residents, sought solutions to the parking program around Pennyfield Avenue at a meeting hosted by the Schuyler Hill Civic Association Tuesday night.
Officials: Clason Point ferry service construction on schedule
Officials: Clason Point ferry service construction on schedule
Transportation officials announced Monday construction on the new ferry service coming to Clason Point is on schedule.
Transportation officials announced Monday construction on the new ferry service coming to Clason Point is on schedule.
DOT urges mindful driving after worker’s death
DOT urges mindful driving after worker’s death
A day after a New York City Department of Transportation electrician was killed on the side of the Hutchinson River Parkway, officials urged drivers to be more mindful of roadside workers.
A day after a New York City Department of Transportation electrician was killed on the side of the Hutchinson River Parkway, officials urged drivers to be more mindful of roadside workers.
A day after a New York City Department of Transportation electrician was killed on the side of the Hutchinson River Parkway, officials urged drivers to be more mindful of roadside workers.
DOT proposes measures to make intersections safer in Riverdale
DOT proposes measures to make intersections safer in Riverdale
A Department of Transportation proposal to improve intersection safety for pedestrians is coming to fruition.
A Department of Transportation proposal to improve intersection safety for pedestrians is coming to fruition.
Norwood sculpture will display quotes from community
Norwood sculpture will display quotes from community
An artistic inspired column will display quotes from community members in Norwood.
An artistic inspired column will display quotes from community members in Norwood.
Assemblyman calls for increased accessibility into city’s subways
Assemblyman calls for increased accessibility into city’s subways
A Bronx assemblyman is calling for increased accessibility in the city's subways to make sure all New Yorkers can get to their destinations.
A Bronx assemblyman is calling for increased accessibility in the city's subways to make sure all New Yorkers can get to their destinations.
Petition demands improvements on Bx29 bus
Petition demands improvements on Bx29 bus
Over 700 commuters have signed a petition requesting the MTA make improvements on the Bx29 bus.
Over 700 commuters have signed a petition requesting the MTA make improvements on the Bx29 bus.
Residents rally against proposed changes to Hunts Point roads
Residents rally against proposed changes to Hunts Point roads
Students and community members rallied at Riverside Park Monday to oppose a state Department of Transportation plan to install highway access ramps on Edgewater Road.
The plan would affect parts of the Bruckner and Sheridan expressways and is meant to make it easier for cars and trucks to reach the Hunts Point Peninsula.
The plan would affect parts of the Bruckner and Sheridan expressways and is meant to make it easier for cars and trucks to reach the Hunts Point Peninsula.
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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.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Baseball stadiums
Guide: Baseball stadiums
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
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Bronx Community College hosts Kids Comic Con
Bronx Community College hosts Kids Comic Con
Bronx Community College hosted the 12th annual Kids Comic Con today, where kids were encouraged to express their own creativity.
Bronx Community College hosted the 12th annual Kids Comic Con today, where kids were encouraged to express their own creativity.
Police: 24-year-old man found dead in West Farms
Police: 24-year-old man found dead in West Farms
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
A 24-year-old man was found dead in West Farms Saturday, police say.
Residents get closer to U.S. citizenship during free clinic
Residents get closer to U.S. citizenship during free clinic
Residents get closer to U.S. citizenship during free clinic
Residents get closer to U.S. citizenship during free clinic
Volunteer lawyers helped dozens of New Yorkers Saturday get one step closer on their path to U.S. citizenship during a free naturalization clinic in Downtown Brooklyn.
Volunteer lawyers helped dozens of New Yorkers Saturday get one step closer on their path to U.S. citizenship during a free naturalization clinic in Downtown Brooklyn.
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Barbara Bush remembered as 'first lady of the greatest generation'
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Her funeral Saturday was attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears.
Community summit held to discuss opioid addiction
Community summit held to discuss opioid addiction
A community summit was held today at the Metropolitan College of New York to discuss how residents of the Bronx can take action against the opioid crisis that's sweeping the nation.
A community summit was held today at the Metropolitan College of New York to discuss how residents of the Bronx can take action against the opioid crisis that's sweeping the nation.
'Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo' event kicks off to celebrate wildlife
'Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo' event kicks off to celebrate wildlife
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
The Bronx Zoo celebrated wildlife and diverse culture Saturday.
Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor de Blasio: Central Park to become car-free in June
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that in just a few months, Central Park will permanently become car-free.
Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police: 4 men force their way into Castle Hill apartment, shoot man inside
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police are searching for the men wanted for a home invasion that left one person in the hospital.
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police seek man who pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say pointed a gun at another man in Pelham Bay.
