STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A city-owned tree on Swinnerton Street in Tottenville has caused parts of a sidewalk to rise, nearby pavement to crack and a driveway to lift, but years of resident complaints have gone unresolved.
According to the New York City Parks Department, the tree was inspected on May 24, 2024, and received a damage rating of 81 out of 100.
Although the site meets the repair criteria for the Trees & Sidewalks Program, the department said repairs have not been prioritized due to limited funding…