Residents say empty lot at 700 Gerard Ave. filled with trash

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Residents who live near 700 Gerard Ave. tell News 12 that the empty lot has been filled with trash for too long. Neighbors say the trash has created a rat community, and News 12 crews even caught a rodent on camera. News 12 was told the empty lot also draws a bad crowd, a bad smell and is an eyesore. The city had plans to make it a school back in 2019, but those plans were not followed through. News 12’s Lindsay Tanney provides a detailed look into the sights and sounds of the vacant lot. "