
Why is this gate open?

I am not a criminally-inclined person. I abhor violence towards my fellow man (and four legged friends).

Yet I cannot help but worry about this open access to the LIRR. It is ample fodder for someone not so benevolent. As I understand it this gate has been left open for a week. Lock it.
Miss Heather
Remember the crater/portal at the intersection of Newel Street and Nassau Avenue that Jay Lombard brought to my attention January 28, 2010? It’s been repaired. 
He writes:
This isn’t earth shattering-ly amazing news BUT it was nice to see. Remember that photo I sent a few weeks ago of the large hole in the street on Nassau? Well, it was repaired recently and I like to think that calling 311 helped get it fixed a little faster than not reporting it at all. Won’t know the answer to that, but they did a damn fine job patching it up! Now if only we could stop drivers (and pedestrians) from texting when they should be watching where they’re going then the streets of NYC will be safe for EVERY body.
I even saw a dude texting while riding his bike down manhattan ave – at least he was in the bike lane.
Ha
I have spent a great deal of my time today communicating with a buddy of mine who is a community liaison for our State Assemblyman: Joe Lentol.
1. First it was regarding the lack of proper sanitation on Eagle Street.
2. Then it was the chicken feet at the American Playground.
What does it say about our city government and agencies when a State Assemblyman feels compelled to shed light on quality of life issues in Greenpoint?
Not much.
Miss Heather

In the hopes of a repeat of Socks’s triumphant return to his rightful owner I present to you this found cat flier from Manhattan Avenue. No gender is indicated but I seriously doubt there are many black cats with extra toes running amok on Freeman Street. If you know to whom this lad (or lass) belongs please contact his (or her) good Samaritan at the above-listed telephone number. Thanks!
Miss Heather