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Debris in yard - there is no fence around the property and the debris is overwhelming. This same house had an issue with trash cans that were left out all week - that issue has been fixed and NOW this. There is a lot of young folks endlessly hanging around and this house is diagonal to the Kingston Public Library.
Image to follow.
Community Pride - where is it?
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annie (Guest)
Cant the city do something and charge the owners????
Alderman Jen Fuentes (Guest)
mrniceguy (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Walk over to your neighbors house, knock on the door, ask if you can help, ask if there is a problem. If it's really really close to you, pick up a few things.
Community pride comes from good people reaching out and acting as a community.
Adam Alberts (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
mrniceguy (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
It is very very hard to resist. And it doesn't solve the problem.
"We have met the enemy, and they is us"...
peace
Let's try that again: ask your neighbor if you can help.
Midtown Joe (Guest)
anonymous (Guest)
The City of Kingston has been made aware of this on-going neglect.
See something, Say something. - Its been said.
Click Fix - Should be the avenue to address (YES complain) about the problem - AND
the responsible readers should have the problem FIXED. Expecting others to do these
tasks and confronting those that are negligent is like starting warfare in the neighborhood.
Neighbors need to follow the rules, PERIOD!
annonymous (Guest)
mrniceguy (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
I don't know what you're looking at: take a picture of it, post it.
And lots of neighbors help other neighbors out. Your way doesn't work.
Anonymous (Guest)
the address of the residence. Look up !! ALSO, by all means please feel free to lend your support
in cleaning up - IF that's what you feel it takes to be a Good Neighbor! By the looks of the quantity of persons in and out of that house - there alone lies ample manpower - or do they prefer to be doing other things? ? In no way do I feel guilty by addressing this excessive debris in this manner: See Something, Say Something! The "responsible readers" need to
take ACTION to FINALLY resolve this issue.
Gerald Berke (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
http://www.kingston-ny-neighborhood-watch.com/2011/03/neighborhood-works.html
Anonymous (Guest)
Is this a Public Health issue?
Anonymous (Guest)
all week - debris cardboard flying up & down St. This house had a VERY long-term history of this same issue. With the Kingston City Library directly across the street -- its a wonder this could happen. The post will be closed when situation is corrected.
Anonymous (Guest)
Gerald Berke (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Not to say that continued communication here won't get it done... contact Shirley Whitlock alderman ward 4
workoutmom (Guest)
anonymous (Guest)
IF Homeowners/Tenants (and some tenants are literally PUSHING homeowners out of this area) don't learn that it is THEIR responsibility -- they will NEVER DO IT. The will just wait for the "Bleeding Hearts" to volunteer-- sit by and "laugh" and continue their lackadaisical lives - leaving the responsibility to neighbors who CARE ! Most of the houses in this block are kept up -- a few need DIRE ATTENTION ! They quite honestly don't CARE and the debris doesn't FAZE them -- they come & go as if it weren't there ! Couple that with dogs wasting on neighbor's property BECAUSE they would rather have YOU "Bleeding Hearts" pickup their dogs waste than they ! Yes, that's the mentality of the folks you're dealing with -- and UNLESS the LAWS on the BOOKS are "ENFORCED" -- the neighborhood continues to DECLINE & "they" continue to "Laugh" !
annonymous (Guest)
Brenda (Guest)
Gerald Berke (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
I stopped by and had a pleasant with the people. Yes, they are newly there, they are working on cleaning up the house, hiring a truck as finances permit to carry stuff away. I'll be leaving them my own personal contact information and give them the links to the seeclickfix comments that talk about them, which they were unaware of.
blahblahblah (Guest)
Gerald Berke (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Lets try this one again or I can just give this one up to building safety and step aside.
Anonymous (Guest)
Hello, I would just like to say, i am one of the people now "occupying" the household, I do want to apologize for the buildup of debris and such, As someone below kindly posted, we have been making every attempt to rectify the situation, we have had several city trucks dropped off for us to fill and have debris and garbage removed. However after the incident with the window on the last truck, it now costs even more for the service. What it comes down to, in all brutal honesty is we are simply out of money at this time due to expenses from repairs, service people, paying for hotels to stay in. All i can promise is that we will try to remove any debris possible on garbage day etc.. and as soon as we are financially able to, the yard and house as a whole will no longer be an eyesore for the community.
Also, with all due respect, Building safety is already WELL aware of the issues, and our circumstances. Therefor there is nothing to "give up to them". No offense, we appreciate any help we may receive, we are not the same people in any way as the last people to live there, we unfortunately took over there HUGE mess and are doing our best.
Thank you
anony (Guest)
good luck with the property, i hope you can get it into shape for a good homestead.
anonymous (Guest)
Just arrange to contact the DPW tell them you're cleaning out AND get the balance of the debris out of SIGHT. (Or, with the number of folks in/out -- have a "cleanup party" -- have them ALL assist).. What you do or not do "INSIDE" the house is between you and the City of Kingston. Good Luck ! Just don't want to wake up every morning with your problems -- I'm certain WE ALL have enough of our own! Again, nothing personal just . . . CLEANUP !
Gerald Berke (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
However, we can pick a name, use it consistently and still remain private, to be an individual and not just one of a crowd. A caution: anonymity may also cover us so completely that we operate and speak outside our own personal and civic boundaries, and without risk of censure, we might speak far too harshly. In this instance, I think the words are strong but well put and reasonable and "anonymous" doesn't serve as well as having a private but unique handle. It would be valuable if this "anonymous" had a unique tag.
PIck a handle or tag if you will and allow for some future private and cooperative exchanges with others who would share your feelings and make a common effort, say, thought KIngstonCares or Kingston Neighborhood Watch or with trusted friends. Thankyou.
annonymous (Guest)
Emma (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
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Jessica (Guest)
You spoke with me @ this address, I am not sure who else from this address is posting but i will say this...i dont believe any post is meant to be disrespectful or rude towards you at all.Yes what is said below is true we took on this house with the hopes of gettin cleaned up quicker then we have but we have not stopped tryin to do so. Once i can pay for the last truck the city provided i will get another truck for the last load of trash to be removed....i apologize for the eyesore this residence is to others and we will rectify all of it as soon as we can.We are one family tryin to do the best that we can just like everyone else.
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Temp's rising - Condition is basically the same. Is there NO SHAME ? What will it take?
Will this ALSO take a tragedy - Health issues, etc.. Click Fix is most definitely NOT a QUIK FIX !
What will it take ? ? ? The residents should be the responsible party for this MESS - excuses don't cut it!
Jessica (Guest)
Bill (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Jessica (Guest)
Andrew (Guest)
u know who (Guest)
Jessica (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
u know who (Guest)
Jessica (Guest)
anom (Guest)
kudos for doing the impossible. may you have a long life in that house if it can be done..
Jessica (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
The blame game after awhile gets VERY old. First it was the previous tenants, now its others . . .
at some point one must CLEANUP their property and CLEANUP after their MANY animals WASTE -- that is just left around and smelling up the niehgborhood. With ownership comes RESPONSIBILITY -- RESPONSIBILITY - RESPONSIBILITY! CLEANUP & then sit around all day long on your porch etc. SUGGESTION: Get the MANY visitors, etc. to help. Get everyone to chip in & your HOME will eventually be a place to enjoy.
annonymous (Guest)
Community Neighbor (Gość)
How many weeks/months/years are you willing to make gentle observations? Would you find it OK if the DPW came by and found that house quite OK, just a gentle reminder that, gee, we'll be back in a couple of months and hope to see some progress.
When you don't expect much of your neighbors, that's just what you get: not much. It doesn't serve you, it doesn't serve them.
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Let's continue to address problems as we see them: SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING !
With HOME ownership comes responsibility .. who to BLAME now? ? ?
Gerald Berke (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
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TAXPAYER Gemma West (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Kudos to Aunt Jess for the JOB she's done cleaning up the front of the house, HOWEVER, the Prospect St. side of the house is still EXTREMELY untidy - weeds growing from the front to the rear - the backyard still has debris & undeneath the front steps there is debris. Quite honestly, for a house in FULL VIEW of the Kingston City Library, residents from all over come here - its a GREAT BIG EYESORE still. Nothing personal Aunt Jess, but perhaps the many gentlemen/young ladies that hang around on the porch and repair their autos can give you a little HAND!
The mattress, although laying out there for quite some time - even thru Hurricane Irene (posing a safety threat) to kids walking and riding their bikes has been taken away - thankfully!!
Passing the buck from the "prior tenants" to the "City DPW" to the "passers by" does not RESOLVE the problem(s). RESPONSIBILITY is KEY. If visitors get rewards of your hospitality, wouldn't it just be "Kind" for them to help?
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Midtown Joe (Guest)
annonymous (Guest)
gberke (Guest)
And like the instructions on the shampoo bottle: rinse, and repeat. Get 10 people together with some small signs, meet each other, take some pictures...
Brenda Waldemar (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
matters? If these Houses - whether occupied or abandoned are NEGLECTED & pose either a Fire and/or Health problem - could the Insurance Companies play a role? Curious minds want to know.
gberke (Guest)
Anon (Guest)
Community Neighbor (Gość)
I don't think we'll run into Perry Mason (or, pick your favorite lawyer).... Way too much hiding behind bushes and sniping and complaining anonymously and wondering oh my what to do! Fooey: there's no mob, no scene, just a couple of people taking a walk. It's a free country.
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me (Guest)
anonymous (Guest)
anonymous (Guest)
Yesterday, Monday, 10/17/2011, was this area's trash removal day. I've noticed there are large black bags and other debris piled up along the side of the house. Yes its in the yard, HOWEVER, - this is CLEARLY VISABLE. upon passing. I've noticed its been suggested to close this issue, HOWEVER, obviously the JOB has NOT yet been completed. Why those bags were NOT put out for pickup is beyond me.
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JoethePlumber (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Mitwon Joe (Guest)
jmazzone (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Midtown Joe (Guest)
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Next to CRIME - CLEANING UP this city should be HIGH on the AGENDA !
JoethePlumber (Guest)
{ YES, an old picture, BUT, the JOB is still - - after residents moved out - - INCOMPLETE ! }
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Will house insurance rates go UP for neighbors nearby?? Short of volunteers ONCE again commiting to CLEANING UP the City -- WHEN & HOW will these EYESORES be remedied? Curious minds want to know ?
JoethePlumber (Guest)
Midtown Joe (Guest)
annie (Guest)
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vadhopper (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
OK, so is there still an issue here? There seems to be a duplicate issue as well. Please stop complaining and provide specific information that will help fix the problem.
Otherwise this issue should be closed - use the other issue open about 54 Franklin to add new information.
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