"Homeowners expressed growing concerns over the health and safety of aging street trees after a storm caused significant damage in Marine Park, NYC. Residents fear that damaged trees could pose a serious threat to property and lives during severe weather."
"One resident, John Lonie, shared his anxiety about a leaning tree in front of his home, expressing that 'Every time there's a gust of wind, I'm afraid [the tree] is just going to fall.' He noted past incidents of falling branches endangering children."
Residents of Marine Park expressed concerns over the condition of street trees after a storm damaged several, fearing potential threats to safety and property. A specific incident involved a tree on Coleman Street that broke and caused another to fall, damaging a resident's property. Despite numerous requests to the NYC Parks Department, homeowners feel they have not received adequate responses. One longtime resident, John Lonie, voiced his fear regarding a leaning tree in front of his home, recalling a past incident where a large branch fell, nearly injuring a child.
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