Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) received a complaint that on West 11^th Street near Kings Highway is an enormous amount of garbage bags and other trash that took most of the sidewalk. My office immediately contacted Department of Sanitation at BK11, and spoke to the Supervisor Scott, who responded swiftly.

“Later on that day, I was informed that the sanitation police was sent to investigate the location. They have learned that a homeless person had created a nuisance and unhealthy condition for the neighborhood. I was notified that the Department of Homeless Services was contacted by the Department of Sanitation immediately to take appropriate measures,” Colton stated.

“As of yesterday April 17^th, 2019, West 11^th Street near Kings Highway was cleaned by the Department of Sanitation and I am pleased with the quick response from the Department of Sanitation and would like to commend them for their great work, especially BK 11 Supervisor Scott who received the complaint and acted immediately. I believe that this is how every New York City agency should respond to any complaints not just to those from elected officials. Then it would be a much better place to live in for every New Yorker,” said Colton.