Astoria to crack down on lawlessness at park: Complaints at Ninth and Astor – February 2, 2021

Astoria to crack down on lawlessness at park: Complaints at Ninth and Astor – February 2, 2021

The Astoria City Council has supported taking a zero-tolerance approach to bad behavior at the park on Ninth and Astor streets after complaints from residents, business owners and visitors.

Mayor Bruce Jones said city councilors have received a number of complaints about the park, a common gathering place for the homeless with a port-a-potty nearby and regular food distribution by Filling Empty Bellies….

Read the article in The Astorian here.

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