New York City’s Bronx Louis Rosario, 69, was reported missing from his Bronx home, and the New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding him.
Rosario was last seen leaving his home at 929 Courtlandt Avenue on Monday, August 12, 2024, at around 6:00 p.m.
Rosario is described as a 130-pound male Hispanic with a light complexion, a slender build, and an estimated height of 5’5″. Black shoes, a yellow hooded sweater, and blue jeans were his last spotted outfit.
His whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information is asked to report it online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by calling the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). His family and the authorities are worried for his safety. All conversations and texts are kept private.
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is causing quite a stir, especially among those who manage large properties and commercial landscapers. While the ban aims to reduce noise pollution and environmental impact, its practicality for these groups is questionable.
Electric blowers just cannot match the power and efficiency of gas-powered blowers for large estates. Electric models frequently don’t have the power and runtime necessary for large grounds, necessitating regular battery changes or recharges, which is inconvenient for property owners both financially and in terms of time.
Even greater obstacles beset commercial landscapers who depend on these products for their livelihood. Present-day electric leaf blowers on the market are unable to handle the demands of heavy-duty, continuous use.
This implies that in order to stay productive, landscapers may need to buy more batteries or more units, which raises their expenses. In addition, the change may result in increased service charges for customers as landscapers pass along the expense of new machinery and reduced productivity.
Additionally, the restriction runs the risk of driving out smaller landscaping companies, especially those that cannot afford the initial outlay required to switch to electric machinery.
Customers may have fewer options for landscaping services as a result, especially in the more rural areas of New Jersey where leaf blowers are necessary and property sizes are bigger.
Basically, even if the prohibition has good intentions, it doesn’t take into consideration the practical requirements of those who take care of vast properties or run businesses that depend on leaf blowers.
In the absence of substantial financial backing or more potent, reasonably priced electric substitutes, the prohibition may end up being more detrimental than helpful.
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