Residents of the Murray Hill neighborhood say their quality of life is deteriorating as a growing homeless encampment at John D. Liverman Park brings safety fears and public indecency to their backyard.
What began as one tent appearing before Thanksgiving has turned into a “constant rotation” of individuals living just feet from private backyards. For long-time residents like Dennis Smith, who has lived in the area for 25 years, the change is heartbreaking.
“It’s just gone downhill,” said Smith…