By Michael V. Cusenza
The Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Association this week met with officials from the National Park Service to discuss ongoing crackdowns on after-hours gatherings and illegal dumping in area federal green space.
Last month, the New York Post reported that “at least nine animals or carcasses have been discovered in the federally-managed Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Broad Channel,” fueling the long-time claim that these green spaces routinely host ritual sacrifices.
Photo Courtesy of Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic
Officials indicated that they are looking into gates and additional fencing for the periphery of Spring Creek Park.
The civic met with NPS last month. This week, it reported that zero-tolerance enforcement has begun at all land in South Queens, including Frank Charles Memorial Park and Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach.
On the first weekend, NPS officers gave warnings to revelers in the parks after dark and rubbish removal. On the second weekend, they issued official summonses. There have been seven arrests for closure violations on NPS properties; meanwhile, there is a person of interest who could be involved in the killing of animals.
Photo Courtesy of Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic
There is zero tolerance for anyone trespassing in area federal parks after hours.
The NPS is working on an interim solution until the actual barriers are installed at the east side of the NPS property at 165th Avenue.
Park officials are looking into gates and additional fencing for the periphery of Spring Creek.
And the civic noted that it’s waiting on the Borough President’s Office for funding for area surveillance cameras.
“They should have movement soon,” civic officials said.
