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Addressing Manhattan's tow pound needs and tow truck shortage
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Council Member Gale A. Brewer raises concerns about the lack of a tow pound in Manhattan and inquires about plans to address this issue. Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Deputy Commissioner Kristine Ryan respond to these concerns and provide updates on the situation.
- Manhattan currently lacks a tow pound, which is seen as unfair to other boroughs and Manhattan residents
- NYPD's new deputy commissioner of support services is actively looking for potential locations in Manhattan for a tow pound
- The capital plan funding request includes a request for additional tow trucks to address the current shortage
- NYPD acknowledges the need for more tow trucks to effectively manage vehicle removal
Gale A. Brewer
3:01:34
So to be worked on.
3:01:36
Toe pounds, thank you, mister Cuomo, for closing Pier 76, but Manhattan does not have a toe pound.
Jessica Tisch
3:01:43
Manhattan needs a toe pound.
Gale A. Brewer
3:01:45
Manhattan has a toe pound?
Jessica Tisch
3:01:46
No.
3:01:46
Manhattan needs a toe pound.
3:01:47
It's unfair to the other boroughs.
Gale A. Brewer
3:01:48
And unfair to the poor people?
Jessica Tisch
3:01:50
And unfair to the people in Manhattan, but it's not that we're saying, oh, we can't put a toe pound in Manhattan.
3:01:58
It's got go in The Bronx.
Gale A. Brewer
3:02:00
No, well, I think there are places in Manhattan to put one.
Jessica Tisch
3:02:03
Yes, there are places in Manhattan to put it, and our new deputy commissioner of support services is right now scoping out location possible locations for just that.
3:02:13
I mean, as you know, it's like a whole process, but that process has definitely begun.
Gale A. Brewer
3:02:17
Thank you.
3:02:18
Tow pound trucks, are you getting more of those?
3:02:22
Saw it in your listing.
Kristine Ryan
3:02:27
So we are we are included in our funding request for the capital plan is request for additional charges.
Gale A. Brewer
3:02:32
Okay.
3:02:33
Because I'm told you can't move that car because I don't have a tow truck.
3:02:36
So you're asking for Yes.
3:02:38
Looking to address that.
3:02:38
Finally, DOI.