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What Do You Want to See Happen in Northeast Queens in 2014?

Patch readers discuss some of the things they are hoping to see this year in Bayside, Douglaston and Little Neck.

On Thursday, we asked Bayside Douglaston Patch Facebook readers to tell us what improvements they would like to see in their communities in 2014. 

Below, you'll find a few answers from residents of Bayside, Douglaston and Little Neck. In the comment section below, tell us what you'd like to see happen in town this year.

Michael Feiner: In Bayside Hills, all the iconic structures, cupolas, little houses, the clock on Bell Blvd, the towers on 216th Street and 48th Avenue to be either repaired or better maintained. Our malls on Bell Boulevard and 53rd, 56th, and 58th Avenues should be beautiful, not marred by tire tracks.

Finally, there should be a major renovation to Captain Dermody Triangle on 216th Street and 48th Avenue in Bayside Hills. How about new benches and a nice new lawn? In all honesty, all the money that was set aside for these projects should have been put to use already but instead, it just sits there!

Suzanne Brosgole-Setari: How about a farmer's market with fresh fruit, breads and cheeses coming once a month or so to Fort Totten or some other location in the area?

Laura Altimari: "More artisan restaurants serving local ingredients and lounges instead of bars. No more chains!"

Cynthia Anastasia Beaverhausen: "Less stench on Bell Boulevard from cigarettes and urine. It's disgusting."

Eva Wang: "The sidewalk on Bell Boulevard, especially between 41st Avenue and 39th Avenue, needs a serious scrub down with oil-cutting detergent and baking soda. The oil layer is very thick with lots of gum residue. The merchants should be required to do weekly scrub downs in front of their storefronts, preferably right after garbage pickup."

Lisa Traktman Berg: "Forget more businesses, how about more parking?"

And in a separate story, "What Should Replace Tiger Schulmann's and Verizon?," a reader named Rachel added her two cents on what she'd like to see in town: "Would be great to have a Petland discounts-type of store in town."


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