by Emma Davey Look, we all know that Greenpoint has more environmental issues than it should have to bear — Superfund sites, lack of green space, air pollution, to name a few.
So it’s very much beyond me as to why anyone would think the city’s trees are theirs for the taking. Several locals have reported that a few trees on Huron Street have been cut in half or hacked into.
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Whoever did this should be subject to “an eye for an eye” punishment
I have seen neighbors do that because they don’t like cleaning up after the trees or birds that poop on the cars. It is horrible. People can be so short sighted and selfish.
This only empowers me to further beautify (more trees/plants/gardens etc.) my street (Huron)! I encourage anyone who reads this to do the same!