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Int 0221-2024 · BillFiled (End of Session) · Feb 27, 2024

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the parks department to repair damage caused by trees owned by the city of New York

Introduced
Reported from Committee
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Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
James F. Gennaro
Sponsor
James F. GennaroDemocratDistrict 24
Cosponsors
8
Introduced
Feb 27, 2024

Summary

This bill would require the Parks Department to repair damage caused by trees planted by the city of New York to sidewalks, roads, and private property as a result of overgrowth and lack of pruning. Homeowners would not be held liable for such damage.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Feb 27, 2024