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Staten Island Residents Trapped as Ice Cleanup Finally Arrives

2/6/2026

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Story summary

A long-standing underground leak on E. Figurea Avenue in Eltingville, Staten Island, created ice on sidewalks and driveways.
City crews from the Department of Environmental Protection cleared the ice on February 5, 2026.
Many residents, including seniors, were trapped at home for over a week, and some could not receive essential care.
The cleanup offered relief, but residents worry the leak will recur and cause icy conditions in winter.

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Story summary

A long-standing underground leak on E. Figurea Avenue in Eltingville, Staten Island, created ice on sidewalks and driveways.
City crews from the Department of Environmental Protection cleared the ice on February 5, 2026.
Many residents, including seniors, were trapped at home for over a week, and some could not receive essential care.
The cleanup offered relief, but residents worry the leak will recur and cause icy conditions in winter.