Even though MS 80 is well within the readership area of the Norwood News, it would seem that no one in that surrounding neighborhood has read the paper’s periodic reminders to “cut the crap.”
The other day I had occasion to walk along Rochambeau Avenue on the MS 80 school side of the street from East 208th Street to Van Cortlandt Avenue, and that entire length of sidewalk had dog poop splayed every few feet, anywhere from the curb’s edge to the center of the sidewalk.
By the time I decided to start counting, I totaled no fewer than six “deposits” of varying amounts and sizes. Apparently the pet owners decided that that length of sidewalk was their own personal dumping ground.
Even if those dog owners don’t read the Norwood News, they should know about New York’s law to clean up after your pet. It keeps the sidewalks clean.
Judy Noy, Norwood
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