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“While we are all responsibly quarantining, we cannot forget about the quality of life for our constituents,” Sen. Addabbo said.
By Michael V. Cusenza
While the COVID-19 pandemic remains the priority for City and State leaders, one area elected official this week emphasized the importance of addressing local quality of life issues that still persist during this trying time.
“I have heard from some of my constituents that there has been an increase in garbage piling up at Charles Park in Howard Beach, and I have been in touch with the National Parks Service to get that situation remedied,” State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) said on Monday. “I also contacted the [City Sanitation Department] regarding a burnt, abandoned car that needs removal within the [15th Senatorial] District. I appreciate the efforts of all our government workers, as they perform their duties and maintain a work standard with a much depleted staff. While we are all responsibly quarantining, we cannot forget about the quality of life for our constituents. I will continue to work with our dedicated government agencies to ensure that our quality of life remains while we fight the coronavirus and protect New Yorkers.”
Over the past month, Addabbo has also emphasized the importance of following the State’s social distancing orders as Queens persists as the epicenter of the outbreak.
“All New Yorkers need to adhere to the strict ‘stay at home’ and social distancing policies to reduce the spread of the virus, especially to the most vulnerable of society like the elderly and those with underlying health conditions,” the senator said.
