You are reading

Following uptick in graffiti, Ferraras-Copeland launches graffiti removal program

ferraras

Nov. 7, 2016 Staff Report

Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland launched a graffiti removal program Friday in response to reports that there has been an uptick in vandalism.

The councilwoman has allocated $15,000 toward the program that will fund graffiti cleanups in the 21st Council district through June 30, 2017.   The 21st district includes Corona, East Elmhurst and a chunk of Jackson Heights (click for map).

“We have seen an increase in vandalism in the area over the last few months. This initiative will combat graffiti where we live, shop, learn and pray and make our neighborhood as beautiful as the people who live here,” Ferreras-Copeland said in a statement.

The program will pay for the removal of paint from store fronts and private homes.

Residents interested in having graffiti removed from their property should call Ferreras-Copeland’s office at (718) 651-1917.

email the author: news@queenspost.com

Featured Events

Post an Event

View All Events…

No comments yet

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News
Dozens of restaurant and small business owners urge Sen. Ramos to support the $8B Metroplitan Park proposal at Citi Field

Around fifty restaurant and small business owners from Corona, Jackson Heights, and East Elmhurst signed a letter asking state Senator Jessica Ramos to support the $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal from New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International to build a casino and entertainment complex on the parking lot adjacent to Citi Field.

Jessica Rico, the owner of Mojitos Restaurant & Bar in Jackson Heights, hand-delivered the letter to a Ramos staffer while the Senator was in Albany on April 19.

Read More
0
Crunching the Queens crime numbers: grand larcenies down across borough, rapes halved in the north, robberies decrease in the south

Apr. 17, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

The number of grand larcenies across Queens was down during the 28-day period from March 18 to April 14, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. At the same time, rapes and robberies decreased significantly in northern and southern Queens, respectively.

Read More
0
Load More Articles