"Nothing ruins a walk through the neighborhood faster than stepping into something smelly and squishy-and New Yorkers say it's happening way too often."
"New York's "pooper scooper law" has been on the books for nearly 50 years, requiring owners to clean up after their pups or face fines of up to $250. But enforcement is rare-only eight tickets have been issued in the past two years-leaving sidewalks as fecal minefields."
""Sometimes you see that somebody's dog has a really big accident," said Washington Heights resident Jacqueline Zelaya, who calls the mess "elephant poop.""
"Even well-meaning owners can make matters worse. Some dutifully bag their dogs' business, then abandon the bags under trees or scaffolding, creating smelly mounds that are no less gross. And while the Parks Department has installed more than 1,100 free bag dispensers since 2017, 51 city zip codes still don't have a single one."
Complaints about dog waste in New York City rose to 1,950 through Aug. 21, up from 1,750 during the same period last year. Washington Heights' 10032 zip code saw complaints jump more than 700 percent, with Flatbush and Far Rockaway following. New York's "pooper scooper law" dates back nearly 50 years and allows fines up to $250, but enforcement is minimal, with only eight tickets issued in two years. Some owners bag waste but abandon the bags, creating smelly mounds. The Parks Department has installed over 1,100 free bag dispensers since 2017, yet 51 zip codes still lack any. Sanitation officials cite enforcement challenges and are testing patrols, ad campaigns, and mobile cameras.
Read at Time Out New York
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