Glendale slated for long-awaited lighting in 2015

After over a decade of waiting, the new year will finally shed some new light on Glendale.

Residents in a portion of eastern Glendale will receive new decorative lighting in 2015 to illuminate their streets at night.

State Senator Joseph Addabbo said he has been in conversation with the Department of Transportation (DOT) about the project, called the Parkside Decorative jeux gonflables Street Lighting Project, since his election to office in 2009.

After their most recent discussion, DOT approved the project, which will install teardrop-style lampposts on Dovan, Rutledge, Aubrey, 74th and 75th Avenues between Woodhaven Boulevard and Union Turnpike.

Some existing streetlights will also be replaced with “Type F” lampposts with stronger LED lighting.

“Our city streets are a constant reminder of our history, but sometimes they need a little upgrade,” Senator Addabbo said. “These decorative lights will greatly improve the décor of the neighborhood as well as increase residents’ safety.”

The funding for the project inflatable water slide was secured by former State Senator Serphin Maltese and protected by Addabbo until the project was approved.

The new lampposts will be installed this Spring.

“Not only will the new lighting be pleasing to look at, it will be pleasing to feel safe under the bright lights after dark,” Addabbo said. “Though of course we must continue to be aware of our surroundings, these new streetlights can bring a sense of ease to my constituents.”