On May 14, 2021, Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) collaborated with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and the 109th Precinct to lead a multi-agency cleaning effort at Station Road, between 165th and 168th Streets.

Bounded on one side by the Broadway LIRR Station and on the other by residential homes, Station Road sees regular foot and vehicular traffic and was in need of a deep clean. After the conditions were brought to his attention by a local resident, Noreena S., Assemblyman Braunstein and his office reached out to the appropriate agencies to organize a joint cleanup operation for Friday, May 14.

The 109th Precinct provided “No Parking” signage and towing support and DSNY provided cleaning staff and a street sweeper to collect and remove the accumulated litter and household trash. The corridor was left clean and ready to receive the commuters, residents and business patrons who pass through the area daily.

“By working together in ways like this, we can keep our streets clean and maintain the quality of life we enjoy and take pride in here in Northeast Queens,” said Assemblyman Edward Braunstein. “I want to thank Noreena for bringing the conditions at Station Road to my attention as well as the Department of Sanitation, Officer Huang and the 109th Precinct for collaborating with my office to see this cleanup through.” 

“When Assemblyman Braunstein brought conditions along Station Road to our attention, we immediately began to coordinate with his office and with NYPD to resolve this unacceptable situation,” said Edward Grayson, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.“I want to thank everyone involved for their efforts, and ask the residents of Northeast Queens to continue to work with us to keep the street safe and clean.”

“I would like to thank the office of Assemblyman Edward Braunstein as well as the DSNY and NYPD for the great job in cleaning up along Station Road,” said resident Noreena S. “So much litter had accumulated along Station Road that it became an eyesore and a public safety hazard to our community. They worked efficiently and effectively to remedy the situation.”