We closed on our Bed Stuy home in November 2005. Shortly after that I requested a free tree from the Parks Department. I actually put in two requests because I never received confirmation on the first. As a new homeowner in the area, fixing up my property, I was eager to see some greenage out front. After months turned into a year, I soon forgot about the tree.
Last weekend I noticed a barricade in front of the house. I thought it may have been left behind from Keyspan or Con Ed, who always seem to be working on our block. Then my husband pointed out our new tree, which was behind the barricade. I didn’t even notice the damn thing! After 2 years, I had totally forgotten about it.
Got patience? Want a free tree? Better request it now and plan on waiting. Alternatively, you can plant your own. If doing so, you’ll still need to pass through the Parks Department.
But even after the 2 year wait, getting a free tree planted for you without having to lift a finger: PRICELESS!
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Yay!!!
I’ve been calling for a few years requesting a “blinde driveway” sign since we have to pull out on the blinde side of a corner. Still no sign…and dimwits come around the corner doing 40+ in their Cadillac SUV’s…
Yippee! What a difference a bit of green makes! What kind of tree is it? Japanese variety?
Why, thank you, thank you! Hmm, I have no idea what kind of tree it is. Funny, I was more concerned about those wood chips blowing all over the place. More work for me to build a pit around it! Argh!
Upstate, you need a speed bump. These idiots don’t look at signs.