A longtime resident expressed disdain for the project, stating, "I don't want to sound like an old man saying 'get off my lawn,' but I live here to have some quiet and be away from it all." The sentiment among some residents is that the area should remain a peaceful suburban community rather than transform into a bustling urban zone filled with noise and activity that comes with increased biking and scooter traffic.
Council member Vickie Paladino criticized the greenway, asserting, "We already have people getting robbed, we have stores getting robbed ... when you connect us with Astoria, you're giving them a freeway where the cops can't get them on." Paladino's comments highlight a fear that the greenway could compromise neighborhood safety by providing criminals easier access.
At the public workshop, participants expressed concerns, with another attendee questioning, "Where are we going to put our cars?" Their worries extend to the infrastructural impact of the project on residential parking and overall accessibility in the area.
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