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Picture taken: 8/13/26 @ 8:50am

According to Council Member Krishnan’s office (Read a copy of the email on page 2-3) constituents should contact Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Grace Meng regarding the ongoing drinking, loitering, and occupation of the benches outside the Jackson Heights Post Office at 37th Avenue and 79th Street.

So why don’t we all reach out? This problem has continued for years. These benches should be clean, safe, and available for seniors, families, and the entire community not taken over by vagrants drinking and sleeping there.

AOC

https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/contact

Meng

https://meng.house.gov/contact

Credit to Krishnan for renovating and expanding the butterfly garden, although the real thanks
belongs to JHBG

Whats up with the constant litter, food waste, and overall lack of maintenance around the benches ?! New benches perhaps Shekar? 🌳 USPS?! 🏤

Knew it! Apparently ONLY the MTA can fix the chaos around the Roosevelt Ave / 74th St station.

Blocked crosswalks, congestion, overflowing trash, dirty streets and sidewalks, inadequate daylighting, accessibility problems for seniors and disabled, overcrowding. Forget about Shekar coordinating efforts with DOT, NYPD, DSNY, SBS, or elected officials to make changes to the corridor. According to District 25, it’s all somehow the MTA’s responsibility now.

Read the email for yourself. Unreal!

ALL IS ASKED OF HIM IS TO REACH OUT TO THE AGENCIES THAT ARE ALREADY AT HAND!

Shekar seems more like Jackson Heights’ gardener than its advocate 🌳!

I get it make a living selling fruits but at what cost! Crosswalk on 75 St and Roosevelt Ave is completely blocked off by our favorite vendors. When will the authorities step in?!