A 200 foot portion of a Queens seawall on the East River in Queensbridge Park has completely failed, and experts are warning of further deterioration along the waterfront. The portion of the seawall that is failing is located near Queensbridge Houses, New York City Housing Authority's largest public housing project. The City Parks Department has fenced off the area to prevent people from getting hurt. While this safety precaution is necessary, it means that local residents no longer have access to the waterfront. In addition, cathodic devices under the seawall that are critical to the safe operation of New York subway lines are endangered by the seawall’s deterioration.
While the crumbling seawall has been a priority for residents of the Long Island City community, it was not seen as a priority by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers until Congresswoman Maloney got involved.
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