Lindsay Tanney

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Aug 16, 2024, 6:22 PM

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Residents who live near 700 Gerard Ave. tell News 12 that the empty lot has been filled with trash for too long.

Neighbors say the trash has created a rat community, and News 12 crews even caught a rodent on camera.

News 12 was told the empty lot also draws a bad crowd, a bad smell and is an eyesore. The city had plans to make it a school back in 2019, but those plans were not followed through.

News 12’s Lindsay Tanney provides a detailed look into the sights and sounds of the vacant lot.