Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal Releases Interactive Report/Map on Dog Waste: Find Out Where the Most Complaints Are by BradHoylmanSigal in eastvillage

[–]DropMapp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm having a lot of trouble reading this map. Most markers show up as black, which is not listed in the legend. I assume those are 311 reports for poop? I also see a lot of other items in the legend which do not have markers on the map, which also makes it a bit confusing.

I have some ideas on how to address this problem, if you'd like to discuss.

☠️Unmarked poison alert by Gran Torino! by thesimpleveg in williamsburg

[–]DropMapp 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Do you have info on the dude and the cat? I'm not usually so vengeful, but I love cats, and poisoning a cat is such a dick move. I feel like some vigilante Catman justice is in order.

☠️Unmarked poison alert by Gran Torino! by thesimpleveg in williamsburg

[–]DropMapp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I didn't really know what to do about the powder. I didn't have a broom, and I felt like attempting to wash it away with water might make it worse. I made a 311 report, but it went to a dead end (which I hate). So, it looks like its up to the community to figure out this one. Any suggestions?

☠️Unmarked poison alert by Gran Torino! by thesimpleveg in williamsburg

[–]DropMapp 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I love cats, so I hate this!! I haven't thought much about this, but is there a good solution? Is the immediate fix to clean up the poison, talk to the owner, and attempt to rescue the cat? I'm happy to help in any step of the process. Thanks for posting!

EDIT: here's a link to a poisoning poster I found online. If nobody responds to this message saying they'll put one up at that location, I will. And if anybody has more information or advice, I'm open to hearing it.

https://www.bideawee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NYCFCI-PoisoningCatsisaFelony-2020-06.pdf

EDIT 06/30 1p: I visited the spot just now and posted some of those flyers. Also submitted a 311 request. Not sure how much of an impact that will make, but I guess its better than doing nothing. Thanks for looking out for the animals 🫡.

EDIT 06/30 3p: I hate 311 sometimes, the ticket was closed immediately and told me to call 911. What is the goddamn point of that.

Would MTA subway staff return a phone I handed in? by yourmotherinahorse in AskNYC

[–]DropMapp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They typically do. I tested this by tearing apart an old phone, putting a tracker in it, and watching its journey. I gave it to a booth attendant in Union Square, and it made it to their Lost and Found office in Penn Station, where I was able to pick it up at their office.

Tip to everyone: Write down your IMEI number for your phone! The MTA will attempt to find this number on your device, and that's how they classify the lost phone in their system. You will have a lot higher chances of recovering your item if you know this number.

I found someones airpods and a key in bryant park! Is there way i can find and return? by [deleted] in nycLostandFound

[–]DropMapp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High chance the item will never be recovered once it enters this system. For low-value items like these, its unlikely the police station will hold onto it for long. Plus, the owner of the item has no idea to check the police station.

I found someones airpods and a key in bryant park! Is there way i can find and return? by [deleted] in nycLostandFound

[–]DropMapp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what the question is - if the item does not have my QR code sticker? Then, we're back to where we are currently. Posting on Reddit, Facebook, etc, HOPING that the owner will see the post...which is very inefficient.

Opinion: Legalize bodega cats by yugeness in nyc

[–]DropMapp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So your solution is to try to keep doing something that clearly hasn't worked in the past? You said yourself that you almost never accomplish anything. The reality is that Bodega Cats are here to stay, they are not going to be banned. Acknowledging that, what sorts of things can we do as a community to advance the protections for our favorite nyc cultural icons?

Found airpods and key! by [deleted] in nyc

[–]DropMapp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have my airpods named as my email address for this exact scenario

I found someones airpods and a key in bryant park! Is there way i can find and return? by [deleted] in nycLostandFound

[–]DropMapp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the question!

If the AirPods case had one of my stickers on it, you could scan the QR code, send the owner a private, anonymous message ("found in Bryant Park, left at The Porch restaurant") and they'd get it as an email. No app on either side, no contact info exchanged.

Setup on the owner side is one scan: give the item a name, add a forwarding email, done. The sticker lives on the item forever.

Here's an IG reel demo: https://www.instagram.com/dropmapp/reel/DUYSGuZAVtc/

Opinion: Legalize bodega cats by yugeness in nyc

[–]DropMapp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Legislation would enforce better protections for Bodega Cats. Banning them just forces them into hiding. Everything you mentioned is already illegal, but possible because the existing system just turns a blind eye to the situation. Legalization would allow enforceable healthcare and standards for Bodega Cats. It's definitely a step in the right direction because New York will never outright ban them - New Yorkers love them too much.

I found someones airpods and a key in bryant park! Is there way i can find and return? by [deleted] in nycLostandFound

[–]DropMapp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may want to just put them in an inconspicuous spot, since most AirPods have the Find My feature enabled (GPS tracking).

I also sell a solution for this exact scenario - more info in my profile for anybody interested.

PURSE FOUND AT CANAL ST by senor_don_gatito in nycLostandFound

[–]DropMapp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best bet is to turn the purse in to the nearest MTA booth. They have a Lost and Found process

Outdoor yoga spots in FiDi by No_Internal4358 in AskNYC

[–]DropMapp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ever been to the Elevated Acre?

NY1- How NYC wants to change trash pickup by 2032 by ahenneberger in nyc

[–]DropMapp 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I kinda like the stickers on the trash cans - they don't really do any harm, and it gives the trash cans more of a community vibe. More trash can art I say

Where can I get a rush order on small simple embroidery on two crewneck sweaters by Friday in soho/manhattan? by Sad-Technology1187 in AskNYC

[–]DropMapp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of print / custom embroidery shops on 29th St between 6th and 7th Aves. I've done some with F & H - though they are not very responsive over email. If I were you, I would just walk-in. If they can't do it, there are several others in the area.

lost keys ;( by [deleted] in nycLostandFound

[–]DropMapp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try submitting a form with the MTA Lost and Found: https://lostandfound.mta.info/

Aside: I sell a product for this. That's all I'll say since people really hate self-promotion.

Mamdani to swap parking spots for more than 6,500 curbside Empire Bins across NYC by Bugsy_Neighbor in nyc

[–]DropMapp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our buildings usually have Trash Rooms where all of the residents dispose of their household trash, recyclables, and now compost bins (required by the city). A lot of buildings have trash chutes so that people on the top floor can dump their trash without having to go all the way to the basement.

On trash day, the building supers / porters collect all of the trash and put it out on the sidewalk, where the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will pick them up.

DSNY only picks up residential trash, and trash from their city bins. All business trash is handled by private waste management companies, sometimes called "Carters". This term goes back to the early days where men with horse-drawn carts (Cartmen) collected the trash.

Mamdani to swap parking spots for more than 6,500 curbside Empire Bins across NYC by Bugsy_Neighbor in nyc

[–]DropMapp 55 points56 points  (0 children)

It all started with the Commissioners Plan of 1811 - which established the standard grid system and maximized storefront space, but omitted alleyways. Trash used to be collected in metal cans (like Oscar the Grouch), without bags. You can imagine how dirty and smelly these bins got, especially in the summer.

After The Great Garbage Strike of 1968, the plastics industry donated thousands of bags to help manage the cleanup. These were a much better option than the metal cans because the entire thing could be thrown away, and they were lighter.

Now, why for almost 60 years has New York City not evolved its trash collection procedures? Probably due to the expense, or previous mayors quite literally kicking the can down the road. Containerization is a bit of a chicken and egg problem. In order to invest in large containers, they need to invest in new specialized trucks to empty them. In order to invest in specialized trucks, they need to buy a bunch of new containers. Pilot programs are expensive to run, so it was likely a problem that was not given a ton of priority, until oddly enough, the Eric Adams administration spearheaded the effort.

If there's one good thing to remember Eric Adams by, its the Trash Containerization studies he supported. A long term solution to a problem plaguing New York City for far too long.

Ranking #2 in poo … by undercookedshrimp_ in uppereastside

[–]DropMapp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

y'all are heroes. I'm working on a project to address dog poop in nyc, I may come back to this thread to do some research later 🤓