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    January 25, 2023

    Installation Of 5G Towers In Wash Heights Paused After Pol Speaks Out

    Photo Cellular repeater antennas installed on pole in residential neighborhood.

    WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — The installation of a 32-foot 5G pole in Washington Heights has been paused after residents spoke out about the installation to a local elected official.

    Uptown Council Member Carmen De La Rosa reached out to the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation about pausing the installation of one of the internet-bringing towers at 689 Fort Washington Ave., near West 190th Street.

    “The holes created by construction will be filled in for the meantime for safety purposes,” De La Rosa wrote. “Thanks to our constituents on Fort Washington for alerting us.

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