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Queens Business Owner Fights City Over Controversial Fence

5/8/2025

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Story summary

Anthony Della Vecchia, a Queens business owner, built a fence to deter illegal dumping and address liability concerns.
The city has given him a 30-day notice to remove the fence by May 17.
Della Vecchia intends to challenge the removal in court, claiming ownership of the sidewalk and roadway.
He proposes that the city purchase the property for $1 million.

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Story summary

Anthony Della Vecchia, a Queens business owner, built a fence to deter illegal dumping and address liability concerns.
The city has given him a 30-day notice to remove the fence by May 17.
Della Vecchia intends to challenge the removal in court, claiming ownership of the sidewalk and roadway.
He proposes that the city purchase the property for $1 million.