Flushing Council Member Sandra Ung and Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch toured downtown Flushing on Friday, Nov. 15, to discuss ongoing sanitation issues, including unlicensed street vending and businesses violating stoop line regulations with excessive merchandise displays.
The congestion caused by these violations obstructs sidewalks, hampers accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges and fosters an environment conducive to theft and pickpocketing. Additionally, overcrowded sidewalks deter customers, negatively impacting small businesses reliant on foot traffic.
