With the advent of the snow season, Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn) is reminding people to exercise caution to prevent potential tragedies.
“My office has been inundated with calls, especially from elderly and frail constituents, who cannot maneuver safely on the still icy sidewalks,” said Senator Felder. “Some senior citizens have already fallen on the ice and broken their hips, wrists, or ankles. It’s important for all property owners to be considerate of their neighbors and salt or shovel the sidewalk in a timely manner. The next person who falls could, G-d forbid, be you or your loved one.”
Felder also warned that costly fines can be imposed for failing to remove the snow or ice in front of a residence or business.
“New York City law states that whether you’re the owner, tenant, or occupant of a property, the snow and/or ice must be cleared from your sidewalk within four hours after the snow has stopped falling, or by 11 A.M. if the snow stopped falling after 9 P.M. the night before. Failure to do so may result in the issuing of summonses and fines ranging from $100-$350.”
As the temperatures continue to drop, many low-income families and individuals in need of assistance with their high heating bills have already contacted Senator Felder’s office to apply for HEAP or HeartShare. To find out if you are eligible for these programs, please call Senator Felder’s office at 718-253-2015 or e-mail [email protected].
(YWN Desk – NYC)
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No matter how many times we read this , the sidewalks in our community look the same! I can’t understand it! I tried walking 3 avenue blocks tonight in Boro Park , more than 70% of the sidewalks did not have salt!!! How could people be so selfish!!! It was like walking in a nice skating rink! I can’t imagine what could be done to these neighbors to teach them a lesson once and for all!!
It baffles me to no end.If someone falls “chas v’sholom”
there is so much “Chesed”in the community to help,from
Hatzola to Misaskim, but the simple act of preventing the
fall in the first place by clearing our sidewalks there’s
practicaly nobody home.
When I walked to shul on sunday morning there was barely
20% of the sidewalks cleared.Do we need tickets to be given for us to do this? We are Torah observant Yidden with so much chesed. Could someone explain this to me?