Ice Cream With a Side of Noise and Pollution

Last summer, the FDNY informed ice cream truck vendors that they cannot double park on Middagh Street as they may present a safety hazard by impeding fire trucks from passing quickly. This summer they are back. Blocking fire trucks from getting through easily is only part of the problem. CPN residents who face the front of the building (or Southeast) have to contend with the noise and pollution from the ice cream truck engines. We suggest that residents call 311 to complain when they see the truck on Middagh and tell the operator that the FDNY has previously informed these vendors that they may be parked there illegally. -Keith Klein