If I ran a generator 24/7, I would be ticketed. If I parked my car on the street and had no inspection stickers, if I had a trailer with no inspection sticker or registration, I would be towed. I would be ticketed," said Frank Falcinelli, a Red Hook resident, underscoring the perceived unfairness in enforcement of laws regarding parking and safety in the neighborhood. His comments reflect a growing frustration among residents about privileges seemingly granted to those living in RVs.
Queens Councilman Robert Holden has been pushing a bill to tighten those restrictions after noticing the issues in his district. He stated, "That's why we're writing a new law that will treat the RV as essentially like a commercial vehicle that they can't park on any street for more than 3 hours and they can't park overnight," indicating legislative efforts to address the RV parking problem.
The NYPD acknowledges the parking issues, with the 76th Precinct issuing 388 parking violations and 80 summonses for missing plates year-to-date. This enforcement is part of a joint operation conducted last month to remove some of the mobile homes and connect people to necessary resources, reflecting the city's effort to tackle the situation in Red Hook.
Residents like Falcinelli highlight the altercations caused by RVs, recounting that one camper has been parked through the summer, further emphasizing the sense of unsafety. His comment about the RV owner, 'he's got his extended cab bumped out into traffic, has the audacity to put down a cone, has a bicycle, and to add insult to injury, has a 'no trespassing' sign on his front door,' illustrates the ongoing tension and chaotic conditions.
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