SALVATORE LICATA
Updated Thursday, June 12, 11:50 a.m.
The Department of Sanitation said it will improve clean-up efforts at the Coleman Square Station in response to a letter from a politician describing the square as an “eyesore.”
The collection of garbage will increase from two days a week to three and there will be an additional litter basket added to the area in order to improve conditions at the transportation hub, according to Kathy Dawkins, a spokeswoman for DSNY.
“After careful consideration, Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia has approved an additional litter basket collection for the Coleman Square Station in Howard Beach,” Dawkins said.
Along with the additional pickups, DSNY said it will monitor the area making sure efforts are correcting the condition.
Assemblyman Philip Goldfeder said in his letter that conditions at Coleman Square presented a public health concern because overflowing garbage was attracting birds and rats who feed on the trash.
“I applaud the Department of Sanitation for their quick response to my letter and for their immediate action to keep our community clean,” he said.
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