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Issue has been resolved, thanks very much to the hard working DGS folks out working in the middle of the night, and thanks also to Judy Doesschate for her very helpful assistance!
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City of Albany Admin 3 (Verified Official)
Acknowledged DGS Community Relations Coordinator (Registered User)
PWResident (Registered User)
EricGHuntington (Registered User)
PWResident (Registered User)
Eric, I think that is the case on the Ramsey side of Helderberg, but I know since we first bought our property in 2009, the City has been expected to plow that portion of Helderberg (the "footpath" path), and they have until now (they just need gentle reminding from time to time. The folks we bought our house from in 2009 told us they would sometimes have to flag down the City to let them know - and I know the landlord over at 50 Pinewood also says this portion is the City's responsibility.
When Jim Sano, who lived in our neighborhood, was still a Councilman, he would help with this issue, but don;t think we have an advocate now.
PWResident (Registered User)
JLD (Registered User)
. DGS has made it clear that the best way to report issues is by calling 434-CITY. I am glad to take calls and emails as well (my email is judydoesschate@nycap.rr.com and my home phone number is 459-2889.) However, since I am often in meetings, attending neighborhood association and community events there may be a delay in my getting back in touch with people - and therefore, a potential delay in the resolution of the issue. Consequently, I strongly encourage anyone with an issue regarding the maintenance of streets and sidewalks to contact 434-CITY as a first course of action - but certainly also reach out to me if you are not satisfied with the response or believe there are special circumstances that require my assistance. Sincerely, Judy Doesschate, Member, Albany Common Council, 9th Ward
JLD (Registered User)
I have reached out to the city on this one to help clarify that this is a city street and a city obligation and noted the complicating feature of the National Grid work today. I am headed off to a neighborhood association meeting, but please feel free to contact me via email or phone if nothing is done in the next hour or two. Judy
PWResident (Registered User)
EricGHuntington (Registered User)
PWResident (Registered User)
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