New York City's streets are being ravaged by a different kind of storm – one of leaves – and the sanitation department's trusty brooms are at the forefront of the battle. With an insatiable appetite, the four-wheel giants suck up debris by the ton, leaving city officials scrambling to keep pace.
As fall foliage blankets the five boroughs, the DSNY has deployed a whopping 364 additional street sweepers along new routes – a staggering 31% increase from its usual weekly tally. These behemoths can hold up to 1,500 pounds of debris each, but during autumn, leaves make up the bulk of their diet.
But it's not just about clearing the streets; the work is crucial for preventing storm drains from clogging and causing catastrophic flooding. The consequences are dire: as Hurricane Ida showed in 2021, trash-filled storm drains can lead to widespread devastation.
So, what's the key to avoiding a flood? Simple: move your car during alternate side parking days, or risk racking up a $65 fine. After all, city officials warn, "the only thing drawn near by a leafless tree is a clogged storm drain." It's a stark reminder that when it comes to street sweepers, New Yorkers must get out of the way and let them do their job – before the consequences become too severe to handle.
As fall foliage blankets the five boroughs, the DSNY has deployed a whopping 364 additional street sweepers along new routes – a staggering 31% increase from its usual weekly tally. These behemoths can hold up to 1,500 pounds of debris each, but during autumn, leaves make up the bulk of their diet.
But it's not just about clearing the streets; the work is crucial for preventing storm drains from clogging and causing catastrophic flooding. The consequences are dire: as Hurricane Ida showed in 2021, trash-filled storm drains can lead to widespread devastation.
So, what's the key to avoiding a flood? Simple: move your car during alternate side parking days, or risk racking up a $65 fine. After all, city officials warn, "the only thing drawn near by a leafless tree is a clogged storm drain." It's a stark reminder that when it comes to street sweepers, New Yorkers must get out of the way and let them do their job – before the consequences become too severe to handle.
?! its like, so crazy! they're usin all these new street sweepers & it's a huge hit! i mean, u would think they'd just be suckin up leaves but nope, its like a whole other thing 
. anywayz, the key 2 avoidin floodz is pretty simple: park ur car on da odd side 4 da day 
. dont do it & ur gonna get finned 
.
). It's about preventin' those floodwaters from takin' over. I remember '21 and Hurricane Ida, man... it was a nightmare. Trash in the storm drains is like a ticking time bomb 
. So yeah, if you're gonna park on the street, move your car to the other side on alternate days, or deal with that $65 fine 
. Trust me, you don't wanna be the one responsible for cloggin' up a storm drain 
.
But seriously, it's cool that the sanitation department is doing its part to keep our streets clean and prevent flooding. I'm glad they're deploying more brooms and making new routes 
The key to avoidin' floods is just move that car on alternate days or you'll be payin' up $65. Easy peasy, right? 
. I'm literally low-key worried about the storm drains and everything now 
Time to get outta the way and let the brooms do their thang! 
gotta make sure those streets r clean & clear, so we can all enjoy the fall vibes without worrying bout a thing 
, can't they just leave us alone?! And 31% more brooms? That's like, a whole lotta sweeping going on 
. Alternate side parking days, huh? Yeah, I guess moving my car is better than getting a fine 
But on a more serious note, it's crazy how quickly storm drains can get clogged. I mean, we need those street sweepers for real! 
. Like, I get it, we need to keep our streets clear for those massive leaf-sucking machines, but can't they just make a designated "leaf-cleaning" day instead of forcing us to move our cars every other day? It's such an inconvenience and it's not like the city is doing anything else with all that money 
! I mean, I know NYC has like, 8 million ppl but can't they just, like, clean up after themselves? 
Those new street sweepers are gonna be so busy collecting all the leaves that I'm worried about them breaking down or something 
And what's with the $65 fine for not moving your car during alternate side parking days? Like, come on 
Can't we just take care of our own trash instead of relying on machines to do it for us? 
. So yeah, move that car to the other side on alternate days, 'cause trust me, it's worth avoidin' that fine 
. And let's all just give those street sweepers some space to do their thing... they're the real MVPs 
! I mean, 364 new brooms? That's just awesome, right? And can you believe they're clearing not just the streets but also helping prevent those dreaded floods 
. And omg, that fine for leaving your car out during alternate side parking days? Worth every penny 
️! Let's give it up for the DSNY crew 
!
just remember, when those big trucks are out, make sure to get out of the way