God - it's a sad day when you have to make the decision between NYPD and those horrible dollar vans. That said, both sides of that block are parked solid by cops, court officers, and I've even seen a few sanitation plates. On more than once occasion I've seen when a fire truck hasn't been able to get down that street, even though it's supposed to be a no-parking from 4-7 pm weekdays throughway from Downtown Brooklyn to Atlantic Ave. That shouldn't happen, even if it is an SEZ. More of just a Z without any SE.

Hoyt between State and Atlantic had been pretty bad, but I have to say that Yasky's office did a good job of getting that taken care of after several complaints, although you do see a straggler that hasn't receive the memo every once in a while. (I forget his name, but the Pakistani traffic cop will give tickets to cars if you ask him to take a closer look at the permit - if you see him around this area, just point him in the direction of the offending car.)

So, what is the problem with the dollar vans? They are an inexpensive, entrepreneurial form of public transit that doesn't need a public subsidy. Now that they're semi-regulated, what's the remaining objection? That they bring poor people into the area? That somehow they manage to drive more aggresively than cabs or livery? I'm genuinely curious.

More importantly, there was a process, run by another agency (DOT), that determined the area should be "no standing," for a variety of reasons. The individuals who park there are just thumbing their noses at that process. While I often disagree with DOT about their designations, they at least attempt to think these things through and address a full set of concerns.

Dollar vans that are not licensed are providing the poor with a means of transportation. Of xcourse, if they get into am accident, they provide nothing as their insurance is most likely inadequate.

Do you folks realize that by the current and ALL past contracts negotiated by the City and NYPD, that the city is contractually obligated to provide adequate parking for all NYPD personnel at each precinct? So what you are going to make happen here is that the city will re-zone the parking regs at all Pct's, remove all these no paking, no standing signs, and replace them with NYPD personnel ONLY signs in order to provide the legal parking to officers that is required by their contract? The PBA will and can force the city to do this or sue them for violating the contact.

#4
That kind of clarity would be lovely.

Agreed with #6, #4 - if it's in their contract then please make it so that all of them receive adequate parking. I'm all for them having *legal* places to park around their precincts.

ADMIN NOTE:

Anon, I don't know how that video is supposed to illuminate the content of this site. We are not attacking you by putting up photos of illegally parked cars. As you said in your comments, there are certain ways that are irresponsible and unlawful to park. That's what we're following up on.

Reposting your comments here, without the video:

I know it is irresponsible for cops to park in front of hydrants and blocking crosswalks. I (as an officer) would like people to see a little what it's like for the fine cops that work the streets of this city. What people are failing to understand is that moral is so incredibly low, recruitment sucks, and retention is even worse. This city is slowly reverting back to the good old days of the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Please realize that the majority of the cops in this city are good hardworking people, we just feel so demorilized and downtrodden, due the the lack of support from the mayor, council, and yes our own Commissioner. Some aspects of the points brought up on this site are very good and hopefully we can fix it. SEZ are that, they are a contractual perk (yes I will admit it) and they do get abused but it is authorized by the city. We work minimum 8:35 hours a day and as much as 36 hours in a row (i have experienced that firsthand) for most of us taking public transportation is simply not feasible. I am going to attach a video and hopefully the administrators of the site (even though they seem like they have common sense and respect) will keep the link there and let people understand a little of what we see on a daily basis. All of the incidents in this video I have personally experienced at some point or another in my career. It is something that is very common in a lot of neighborhoods in this city and it represents the kind of human cruelty and reprehensible behavior we see. We live this. Please stop attacking us because I would assume that 99% of the people that give info for this site are people that we don't deal with or even have to worry about. Please view this with an open mind.

Thank you

My point to showing the video and my whole little diatribe there was to illuminate the fact that NYC has far bigger problems than illegal parking. Most residents of this city and probably the majority don't realize what is going on around the rest of the city. The video was just a small highlight that we as offiers see everyday. If people truly wanted to help this city, then they should put all their effort into helping the kids stay out of gangs, and not selling drugs. Yes we abuse this privilage sometimes but that is a small price to pay for the safety of this city. It is the cops who keep the crime down that help keep your property values up!!

So, what anon is saying is that because he deals with serious crime, there is no point in addressing more minor issues.

As has been said (many times): think of this as "broken windows" for good government. Just like broken windows in a neighborhood make it look like an inviting place for crime, turning a blind eye to placard abuse makes our city government look like a prime place for corruption.

#11, then don't read what we're writing, and certainly don't bother responding with anything intelligent. If you think what #12 is saying is worthless, you need your head checked.

#12--It really scares me that you say the city is slowly slipping back to the climate of the 70s and 80s, and it's definitely a terrible thing that morale's so low throughout the force. All of us really need to remember that the police are vital to the health of our city. There are liars and cheats in every profession, and the police aren't immune. But #12's comments are really sad, and he makes excellent points. Although it is an issue, parking abuse is certainly far less grave than the issues #12 describes. We're getting so riled up over this relatively minor issue that I think we're losing sight of the grand scheme of things. Egregious violations and violators should be documented and reported, but it should end there. The officers who are threatening people on this site should be dismissed as the minority of NYPD, and as absolute fools, as should the berserk raging lunatic civilians. Some of the things that are going on here are no different than racism.

At least someone gets my point. I know we have a problem with the parking but I am telling everyone here. If things are not improved within the department and the city, this city is going to slowly revert back to those times that most of have not so fond memories of.

There are bigger problems and groups to pursue them. This group works on the parking problem.

The dollar vans are both good and bad. The make a mess at the pit stop and drive like maniacs.

Commissioner Popeye works only for himself.

Whatever is on that video, I could show you worse- on both sides of the law.

Wouldn't mind seeing how good of a cameraman he is tho.

I am not trying to stop anyone from reporting parking violations, go ahead do it. It is your right, what makes me mad is some people are obviously so pissed off about it that they advocate putting the personal license plates of officers on this site stating they want to give us a taste of our own medicine. Putting my families life in danger is not giving me any dose of anything. Report these violations people you are right in doing so, just don't get mad when nothing is done, the city has lots of problems and this is just a little one. That is the point I am trying to make. Report all you want, maybe in some areas things will change somewhat, maybe some agencies will try and change things, keep this up, maybe it will all change, who knows just don't take it personally when cops don't write tickets for the violations you report or maybe you don't get backing from city hall. The world has all sorts of problems this might piss you off but someone living in Harlem that is trying to raise their kids the right way gets pissed off when they here gunfire all night. Which do you think the city will want to address first? Don't take it personally when your calls go unanswered. Keeping posting and who knows what will happen. Just do it with some respect towards the people who keep this city safe, we all have to live and work here so lets try and do it without fighting over petty stuff. Maybe if people would work this hard to solve some other problems this world would be a better place.

I agree with #17... the plate #s should be reported, but not necessarily posted for all to see. Rage/ disgust directed at the police will not solve anything. If we want our message to have the greatest impact, and to get positive attention, we should be measured in our actions and comments on this site... or else we will have less chance of being taken seriously.

unless i'm very mistaken the admins of this site have taken great steps toward keeping the plates of personal vehicles out of public view... while the system is not perfect they have taken great strides, and for that they have my appreciation.

Don't forget hat there are some who join up hoping to help the world and make a difference.

It's that first day at the academy that they see how crooked it all is, and if you don't have a hook, you're going to a midnight foot post in the 75....

#22 writes: "Don't forget hat there are some who join up hoping to help the world and make a difference.

It's that first day at the academy that they see how crooked it all is, and if you don't have a hook, you're going to a midnight foot post in the 75...."

So that first day at the academy they see how crooked the police department really is?

Truth is it is the same in most every large job... if you know someone it doesn't hurt(might not help, but in never hurts)...if you don't you are just a small fish in a big pool.

Once again, my "trying to be constructive" comments are deleted.

#23: I was quoting a memember of the service. I'm a civillian and have never been in the academy.