Resident: Demolition problems pile up

Watervliet

A Sixth Avenue resident wants City Hall to halt the demolition at the St. Patrick's Church site until all existing debris is cleared.

Pat Falaro has had a ringside seat from his home at 1921 Sixth Ave. to watch the demolition of the church and its rectory to make way for a 40,200-square-foot Price Chopper supermarket and two smaller commercial buildings.

"I've had enough," Falaro said Tuesday.

Falaro wants to see the city move the Dan's Hauling and Demo trucks off Sixth Avenue and over to Fifth Avenue, which is wider. In a letter to Mayor Michael Manning, he also took issue with demolition work on Saturdays and going beyond 6 p.m.

In addition, Falaro cited demolition codes calling for notifications and maintaining safety at the site.

"As a taxpayer and resident I respectfully request that all demolition be halted until that time when the existing debris is cleared and the area leveled and clean suitable fill be brought in," Falaro wrote to Manning.

The mayor said he has reviewed Falaro's letter as have the police and codes departments. He said the city always has addressed issues raised by Falaro.

Manning noted that several of the demolition codes cited by Falaro apply to New York City.

Manning said Watervliet has leeway in extending the hours for demolition, which has occurred in the past.

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Resident: Demolition problems pile up