Sunday, December 31, 2023

Trees of strife

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NY Post

A tree grows in Queens — in the middle of the sidewalk.

Astoria residents are baffled over four trees that were planted smack in the center of the sidewalk on 29th Street, off of Broadway, on Dec. 26.

One of them was placed right in front of 31-38 29th St. and Erick Elias, the superintendent of the building, said he first got word of it when a tenant sent him a photo.

“The day after Christmas, he sent us a picture of it that said, ‘Did the landlord order a tree?'” he told The Post.

“So I went outside and was like, ‘Holy crap, it’s real. There’s a tree in the middle of the sidewalk.'”

Elias, 39, said three others were also planted on his block that day, also in the middle of the sidewalk, on the other side of the street.

“And apparently I’m hearing that it’s happening in a couple of other places in Astoria and also in Sunnyside,” he said.

About a week and a half prior, he heard what he thought was construction in front of his home one morning.

“At 7 a.m. on the dot, we started hearing jackhammering. When we leave to go to work, we see this dirt patch right in the middle of the sidewalk and we’re like, ‘What the hell is this?'” he recalled.

“We’re all thinking pipework or something. None of us are thinking ‘tree’ because it’s in the middle of the sidewalk.”

Neighbors have taken to social media to express their concerns with the out-of-place plantings.

“Anyone know why they’re putting trees in the *middle* of the sidewalk on 29th St in Astoria?,” @vidiot_ posted on X on Dec. 29 along with a photo of one, which is across from Elias’ building.

The conversation on X included a link to the Reddit discussion over the tree planted in front of Elias’ building, which started with a photo and the caption, “All about planting trees, but this seems a little odd.”

A Reddit user even found the permit for the tree pit, issued in November.

“Who approved this brilliant idea ?!?!!! Trees in the middle of the sidewalk??? WTF” Debra Roy Vecchio wrote on the Facebook group Astoria Centric, along with a photo of one of the trees.

“Absolutely ridiculous. This requires a lawsuit,” added Maria Dourmas Hriso Mallis.

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

‘Holy crap, it’s real’
This is amazing but I'm not surprised. Astoria residents voted for this.

Anonymous said...

NYC has become a joke, a bad joke.

Anonymous said...

This is all Joe Biden’s fault!

Anonymous said...

Could be more bullshit copied from Europe and rammed down our throats at gunpoint.
Everything from the plan itself to the way it was implemented.

They did this in Sweden, planted trees in the dormant winter season then came back and widened the sidewalk for bike lanes.
No public notice, public referendum, nothing to get things done. Watch out for more surprises throughout the city.
What's happening is progressives don't have brains to come up with smart plans of their own so they are copying from Europe. It stared with the bus lanes, then bike lanes, then bike racks, e-scooters, share ride car spaces, then congestive pricing.
Who knows what's coming down the pipes next because it all planned in secret to avoid public objection.

Remember YOU voted for these assholes running the city and state lawmakers Astoria.
All the pissing and shitting dogs and garbage, piss, soda and coffee cups will kill those trees by spring and it will stay that way because the city's going be bankrupt by spring.

Anonymous said...

Not a bad idea if the sidewalk is extra wide. Parks should always plant at least 2 feet in from the curb as cars and trucks frequently damage and destroy curb trees.

Anonymous said...

They just crossed the border. They didn’t know any better.


Anonymous said...

The great woke reset ! Build Back Better lol...

Anonymous said...

Vision Zero

Anonymous said...

George Santos is this you posting this ?


Anonymous said...

What's next for the Woke Libturds using the Sheeple's tax money ?
A bridge to nowhere...

Anonymous said...

The real blame is the citizens of NY, you get what you voted for.

Anonymous said...

This article is not good for the trolls.

Anonymous said...

Too many Karen’s with too little to worry about.

Anonymous said...

NYC keeps hiring unqualified fools who can't read or write because nobody wants the job. This is the end result.

Anonymous said...

The Woke Kool-aid must have truly mind-blowing

Anonymous said...

Unfortunately you get what you vote for….vote woke, go broke and suffer the consequences.

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the third world


Anonymous said...

New York and it’s leaders are providing a three ring circus for all of us. Enjoy everyone this is exactly what you voted for - a circus that will destroy NYC.

Anonymous said...

Don’t forget to step around the dog shit, syringes and detached tree limbs.

Anonymous said...

I can't wait for the kids to be back in charge instead of the "adults".

Anonymous said...

Obviously designed by the same genius who came up with those narrow bike boulevards, with two-way car traffic, bikes, and parked cars all together...

Kitara said...

The Karen count in Astoria must have increased a lot in the past few years.

Anonymous said...

We could fix a lot just by eliminating government services altogether…for ILLEGALS!!!


Anonymous said...

'The Peter Principle'

Anonymous said...

They’re not sending their best…

Was Trump really that far off the mark?

Anonymous said...

Those trees are taking up valuable car storage spots.

Anonymous said...

Isn't this what everyone voted for? I don't get the complaining.

Anonymous said...

Just another fine example of how wonderful all this diversity and equity is working out for Americans.

Anonymous said...

It was a mistake. It is being fixed. You all have too much time on your hands.

-Jim Magee

Anonymous said...

Lots of crying again from the anti-tree brigade.

Anonymous said...

Poor Baby Climate Cucks messed up again.

Anonymous said...

Mama! Duh orange man’s bad mama! Help me mama waaaaahhhh!!!


Anonymous said...

Lots of crying again from the anti-tree brigade.

Actually, I like trees very much. I planted six in my backyard. I just think it's silly to plant them in the middle of the sidewalk. But hey, that's just me.

Anonymous said...

Maybe they intend on widening the street for bikes and buses.
The sidewalk curb will begin at the tree line.
The sidewalks will be so narrow they will be impossible to navigate with a cart, stroller or wheelchair.

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