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Overgrown Trees Block Light in Queens | New York City News
A Queens homeowner with mobility issues is sounding the alarm as overgrown trees block streetlights, plunging her neighborhood into dangerous darkness—especially since one light has been out for months. After years of requests denied due to citywide pruning backlogs, she’s now part of a growing chorus of residents pushing for change. With $30 million newly allocated to stabilize tree-trimming crews and the DOT promising to fix the broken light within weeks, officials are also reviewing how they prioritize safety-critical tree work—because some neighborhoods can’t wait any longer. Listen in…
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