Queens residents frustrated by illegal truck parking issues

Residents of a Queens neighborhood are frustrated with commercial truck drivers who are illegally parking their large vehicles on the streets. The area, near John F. Kennedy International Airport, has turned into a "virtual parking lot" for 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles. Many of these trucks are not following the city's three-hour residential parking rule. Reporters have noted a stretch of road cluttered with at least 17 commercial vehicles, including some that have been abandoned. Residents are also dealing with illegal dumping of trash, which has led to littered streets filled with garbage and harmful waste. Local officials, including State Senator James Sanders Jr., are speaking out about the problem. They say the city is not doing enough to enforce parking laws. While the NYPD has issued some tickets and towed vehicles recently, residents feel the response is still lacking. In March, the police increased their efforts by towing 15 vehicles and issuing 81 tickets for illegal parking. However, some residents believe that stricter enforcement is needed, especially because of the ongoing issues with large trucks and trash in their community. They feel that the city is failing to address the problem effectively, which is affecting their quality of life.