Having an old firehouse just a few doors from their homes has been a source of comfort for many who live on or near 87th Street. Some say it has been a lifesaver.
"I get asthma, and there is times I have to call them, and instead of the truck, they run down the block," said one resident.
"I had a fire. I live on 85th Street. And it was just so great having someone that close," said another.
But that's about to change. The firehouse is set to undergo an extensive 18-month renovation, which will force Engine Company 293 to relocate to a firehouse at 101st street and Jamaica Avenue. The new location is about a half mile away, and that has some residents worried.
"These little houses here that used to be two families, you now have four and five families living here, and for that reason alone, you really need something quite close," said one resident.
Responding to the concerns, the Fire Department says that during the renovation, the neighborhood will be covered by other fire companies in addition to Engine Company 293, a redundancy that should reduce the impact of the closure.
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"These little houses here that used to be two families, you now have four and five families living here, and for that reason alone, you really need something quite close," said one resident.
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And the big problem, two families in a little house (which itself is an issue) now equal five families, which in common sense terms is just plain dangerous. Ever wonder why there are so many fires in areas like this in Queens.
AND WHERE IS YOUR COMMUNITY BOARD, YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND BOROUGH HALL?
PANDERING TO CRYBABIES FROM THE LATE ELECTION?
THEY SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON THE REAL PROBLEMS THAT WE ALL FACE, RATHER THEN THEIR AGENDAS.
That neighborhood has the most illegal apts anywhere in the city. If they aren't renong the basement,then it's someone in the attic.
"Queens has nothing but land, and I intend to deveoper it".
Words of the late Donald Manes.
The Donald lives on in the policies of succeeding borough presidents.
The more development, the more developers' money goes into the pockets of our crooked politicians.
Pay to play! Every pol, but a handful, is in the game.
Paul Vallone is one of the biggest players.
Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, and Ozone Park are overloaded with illegal housing units. But not a peep out of our electeds.
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