By Forum Staff
City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Monday worked closely with the City Department of Sanitation to organize a graffiti cleanup along Atlantic Avenue in Ozone Park. In total, six locations were cleaned of the unsightly street art.
“Keeping our neighborhoods clean is vital for a good quality of life,” Ariola said. “When I took office, I made a commitment to my constituents that everyone in District 32 would enjoy the kind of quality of life that every tax-paying New Yorker deserves but rarely sees. That means removing unsightly graffiti from streets throughout the district.”
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
After: 81-20 Atlantic Ave.
“When we get rid of graffiti from a building, we aren’t just removing a layer of paint,” Ariola added. “We’re preserving the beauty of our communities, and instilling a sense of pride in where we live. When our neighborhoods are clean and free from blight, we all feel more connected to it, and we feel better about the places we call home.”
The following locations were cleaned during the March 4 initiative:
- 78-02 Atlantic Ave
- 81-20 Atlantic Ave
- 89-18 Atlantic Ave
- 90-02 Atlantic Ave
- 90-10 Atlantic Ave
- 97th Street and Atlantic Avenue
“We applaud the excellent work of our councilwoman and the DSNY in getting this accomplished,” said Community Board 9 Chairwoman Sherry Algredo. “It is great to have community partners who really care about our neighborhoods.”
Other locations were visited, and DSNY is awaiting the green light from the business owners to begin beautifying their buildings.
