A group of 7-10 individuals loiter daily infront of the convenience store and nail salon on Woodruff Ave between Flatbush & E 21st St starting at 7am and continue through to 2am, openly smoking and selling weed as well as openly selling crack (the latter began happening in early 2012). I learned at a recent community safety meeting that many if the dealers are well known by the patrolmen in the 70th precinct, but nothing is being done about the issue. The officers in the 70th seem content to allow this to continue despite numerous complaints by residents. When pressured, the lone solution they've come up with is for residents to take action by going out and videotaping or take pictures of the illegal activity as it's occurring.

Any suggestions on how to get the police to take action?

It has been there for about six weeks. I sent an email to the MTA on February 4th. My email to them and their response is copied below.
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Subject
dead bird on tracks

Discussion Thread
Response (Jim Leopard) - 02/07/2011 03:29 PM
We regret if you experienced difficulty due to the conditions you reported.

Please be assured that customer safety and comfort are New York City Transit’s highest priorities. All stations are scheduled to be cleaned and disinfected, and station cleaners are responsible for removing litter, emptying trash receptacles, and disinfecting unsanitary areas upon detection. Stations are also routinely inspected and baited for rodents as necessary. In addition, some of our stations are hose-washed with high-pressurized hot water.

In response to your e-mail, we will continue to inspect all stations and adjust cleaning coverage as necessary to ensure a proper environment for our customers.

If you have further station-related questions or concerns, we ask that you contact us at (718) 330- 1234, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, regarding this type of issue.

We take the concerns of our customers very seriously and thank you for having taken the time to bring this matter to our attention.

Christopher Basile
B Line, Q Line and Franklin Avenue Shuttle
Acting Line General Manager.

Auto-Response - 02/04/2011 07:53 AM
Dear B/ Q / Franklin Avenue Shuttle Line Customer:

Thank you for taking the time to write. Your comments are important to me and my team as we work together to improve your commute and meet the high standards you expect. Each letter or comment that we receive is treated like a ""Rider Report Card"" on our efforts. I want to assure you that your comments will be investigated, analyzed and changes will be made where possible. I will personally oversee implementation of changes that will make your ride safe and smooth. We welcome your comments, suggestions, concerns and compliments. Thank you for your continued input and support.

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Christopher Basile
B Line, Q Line and Franklin Avenue Shuttle
Acting Line General Manager.

Customer (Rob Viola) - 02/04/2011 07:53 AM
It's on the Manhattan bound tracks and had been there for weeks. Please remove.

Thanks.

Question Reference #110204-000027
Product Level 1: NYC Transit Subway
Product Level 2: Q Line General Manager
Category Level 1: Comment
Date Created: 02/04/2011 07:53 AM
Last Updated: 02/07/2011 03:29 PM
Status: Closed
Date/Time of Event:

Location of Event
newkirk station

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Heavy Through-Truck Traffic is creating unsafe conditions in a dense residential, park-lined neighbourhood street. The DOT's recent truck mobility study acknowledges the problem. However, beyond identifying the intersection of Caton and Flatbush as one of the Top 5 Truck Accident sites in the Boro and numerous complaints there is little quantifiable data on the issue.

The owners of this corner property have over the years flagrantly violated the needs and safety of their neighbors and passers by. The hedgerow extends beyond the sidewalk to such an extentent that is impossible to round the corner. Once you turn the corner from E. 17th onto Glenwood Road there is a slab of concrete that is raised abruptly more than 6" above the surface of the sidewalk. In snowy weather there have been quite a few trip and fall accidents. Further, the maintenance of the yard is appalling, with huge stacks of disused gardening apparatus that creates an eyesore and a harborage for rodents and other vermin. If asked, I could provide a petition signed by at least 50 area residents.