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South Queens neighborhoods are the next
target in the city’s war on mosquitoes
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
edavenport@qns.com / @QNS
Th e city’s ongoing war on virus-carrying
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Por: Scott Baron,
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THE SIDEWALK LAW
Q: In the City, I was walking on the sidewalk when I tripped over a
raised sidewalk flag and fell.
A: Section 7-210 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York
imposes tort liability upon certain owners of real property for injuries
proximately caused by the failure of such owners to maintain the sidewalks
abutting their property in a reasonably safe condition.
However, section 7-210 does not impose ‘strict’ liability. Rather,
you need to prove the elements of negligence in order to demonstrate that
the landowner is liable under section 7-210.
That is, you need to prove that the landowner either created the
hazardous condition or had actual or constructive notice of its existence for
a sufficient length of time to discover and remedy the condition. If the
landowner was aware of the defective condition in the sidewalk for four
years, then you appear to have an excellent case of constructive notice. If
this awareness existed for only four seconds, then you do not. There is no
‘bright line’ cut-off point, somewhere in between.
It is also entirely possible the City itself created the defective
condition through an affirmative act of negligence – for example in the
course of installing or replacing the sidewalk. Almost invariably, one sues
both the landowner and the City.
La ley responde a cambios de condiciones, abundan las excepciones y variaciones.
En este caso, la información es de carácter general, siempre buscar un abogado competente
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mosquitoes is continuing this week in
south Queens.
Th e Health Department will conduct its
latest round mosquito-spraying in south
Queens neighborhoods this Th ursday
night, July 26. Trucks will spray pesticide
across parts of Brookville, Cambria
Heights, Laurelton, Rosedale, Saint
Albans, and Springfi eld Gardens.
Th e spraying will begin at 9 p.m. and
will continue until 6 a.m. the following
morning. If there is inclement weather,
the operation will be rescheduled for
Monday, July 30.
Th e spraying will focus on the following
borders:
• Bordered by Farmers Boulevard,
Belt Parkway, 225th Street, Merrick
Boulevard and Farmers Boulevard to
the West
• 119th Avenue to the North
• Cross Island Parkway, Hook Creek
Boulevard, and Hook Creek to the East
• Rockaway Boulevard to the South
According to the Health Department,
the spray will contain very low concentrations
of Anvil® 10+10, which has low risks
for people and pets. Some people who are
sensitive to spray ingredients
may experience shortterm
eye or throat irritation,
or a rash. People with
respiratory conditions may
also be aff ected.
To stay safe during
the spraying, the Health
Department urges you to
stay inside whenever possible
for the duration of the
spraying. Air conditioners
can stay on while spraying
is in progress.
To reduce exposure to
mosquitoes, the Health
Department suggests that
you eliminate any standing
water on your property. If
you have a swimming pool,
outdoor sauna and hot tub,
keep it clean, chlorinated
and covered when not in
use. Make sure your roof
gutters are clean and draining
properly, and replace
or repair window screens
to keep mosquitoes out of
your home.
To keep yourself from being bitten, the
Health Department says you should use
an approved insect repellent containing
DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus
(don’t use for children under 3) or other
products that contain the active ingredient
IR3535.
For more information about West Nile
virus, call 311 or visit nyc.gov.
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