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The Bedford Mosholu Community Association wants to light a fire under the New York City Department of Parks, demanding they lock Williamsbridge Oval Park nightly following a series of fires.
The group’s president, Barbara Stronczer, told members she plans to draft a letter asking the Parks Department to close the park at dusk. In recent weeks, at least seven intentional fires were sparked causing community residents to be uneasy regarding safety in the park.
The fires led to the apprehension of one teen, but it remains unclear whether he is responsible for all the fires. The Parks Department increased Parks Enforcement Patrol in response to the vandalism and safety concerns.
In a statement, a Parks Department spokesperson said, “NYC Parks is committed to keeping our parks safe and enjoyable for the communities in which they serve. We coordinate closely with NYPD on all safety issues.”
The debate concerning whether parks has stretched to Brooklyn following the highly publicized gang rape of an 18-year-old woman at a playground.
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I enjoyed seeing the amazing moon in the park this fall and was sharing my binoculars with other peaceful neighbors.
It would be a shame to live near the park if it was a forbidden place and a monument to fear.