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COMET Zoom Meeting, Monday, 2/2, 7:00 pm

1/30/2026

Agenda below. We have a lot to discuss!

Topic: COMET Meeting
Time: Feb 2, 2026 07:00 PM

Every month on the First Mon, until Jun 1, 2026, 5 occurrence(s)
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Agenda:

104th, 108th, 110th Precincts - Crime statistics, vehicle and catalytic converter thefts, any incidents of concern.

Elected Officials' Representatives:

CSX is adding tracks in the vicinity of Grand Avenue/74th Street. Are they planning to run more trains or use it to store the trains?
Is the Interboro Express (IBX) going to interfere with the CSX operations?
Unknown people are using homeowner's addresses to apply for State funds. Is this being investigated?
Did ConEd resolve the problem of homeowners getting shut off notices because an unknown person is applying for service at their address?
Any update regarding DEP's recent notification mandating property owners to remove their downspouts from sewers and diverting the water to a permeable surface on their property?
Was there any problems with the City's response to our recent snowstorm?

Meet and Greet with Councilman Wong

1/28/2026

Community board applications due February 13

1/28/2026

There are currently only 4 members of the 50-member community board representing Maspeth on CB5. Let's get that number up.

Click here to apply: 2026 Queens Community Board Application

Building on his administration’s stark success to amplify new voices and diversify Queens’ community boards, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is now accepting applications from qualified and civic-minded individuals interested in serving on their local community board.

Applications Close on February 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

QBPO Post Winter Snow Storm Multiagency Zoom Call

1/26/2026

On Wednesday, January 28th at 12:30pm, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will be convening city agencies and Queens elected officials for a post-snowstorm Zoom call.

You are cordially invited to attend.

The Zoom information to join is below:

Topic: QBPO Post Winter Snow Storm Multiagency Zoom Call
Time: Jan 28, 2026 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Plow NYC + Smoking Manholes

1/23/2026

With the impending storm this weekend we thought we should send this notification again. Please don't delete this until the end of winter.

If you see a smoking manhole, call 911 immediately!
PlowNYC
We begin plowing every single street in NYC as soon as two inches of snow has fallen.
During snow events, you can track our snow removal progress citywide.
Track our snow removal with PlowNYC.

Snow Clearing Rules
If you own a building or lot, you must clear your sidewalk thoroughly after it snows.
If you don't follow these rules, you may receive a ticket from the Department of Sanitation (DSNY):

Clear a path at least 4 feet wide.
Clear access to the crosswalk and pedestrian ramp (curb cut) if you own a corner property.
Shovel bus stops and fire hydrants.
Spread salt, sand, or other granular material if the ground is frozen.
Do not shovel snow into the street.

If the snow stops falling between:

7 AM and 5 PM, clear the sidewalk within 4 hours
5 PM and 9 PM, clear the sidewalk within 14 hours
9 PM and 7 AM, clear the sidewalk by 11 AM

108 Pct alert

1/22/2026

GOOD AFTERNOON ,

WE ARE HAVING A SPIKE ON VEHICLE THEFT SPECIFICALLY 2024-2026 TOYOTA HIGHLANDERS AND HONDA PILOTS. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD. THANK YOU AND BE SAFE.

PO Jorge Perez
108 Precinct
Crime Prevention Division

Councilman Wong - Upcoming Events

1/14/2026

DEP Mandatory Downspout Disconnection

1/9/2026

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/whats-new/downspout-disconnection.page

DEP mandate:

“New York City property owners must ensure their downspouts (rain gutters) are not connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system. These connections are not allowed under New York City’s Rules because they can overwhelm the sewer with rainwater and cause sewer back-ups in basements and flooding in neighborhoods. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) plans to start enforcing this rule.

If your downspouts are currently connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system, you must disconnect them. You can disconnect them yourself, or you can hire a contractor.

Tips For Redirecting Rainwater:

Water should flow away from a building’s foundation.
Water should not be directed onto neighboring properties or the sidewalk.
Water can be captured in rain barrel for reuse, to water plants or wash cars.
Downspouts can be extended to direct water under a deck, patio, or to a grassed or garden area.
Rain gardens can be created and hard surfaces, like cement or patios, can be removed to allow water to infiltrate.”

Community Alert! - Mail

1/7/2026

It has come to our attention that numerous residents are receiving mail from different agencies addressed to a person not living there. In Maspeth, folks have been receiving mail from the NYS Dept of Health. Congresswoman Meng's office advised us that they are getting reports from people who are receiving mail from different agencies throughout her district.

If you receive such a letter, please do not throw it away. Write on the envelope "Return to sender no such person at this address". Give it to your mail carrier or drop it in a mailbox so the agency will know there's a problem.
It would be very helpful if you take a photo of the envelope and send it to the offices of Senator Gianaris and Assemblyman Raga so they can investigate what's going on.
Senator Gianaris: [email protected]
Assemblyman Raga: [email protected] and [email protected],

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