Queens man buries neighbor's car in snow during blizzard

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A Queens man was caught on camera burying his neighbor's car in a mound of snow during a recent blizzard, in what the neighbor claims is an ongoing feud between the two. The neighbor, who was shoveling snow off another resident's driveway, allegedly started throwing snow onto the couple's vehicle after their dog was barking, leading to a confrontation. The next morning, the couple found their car completely covered in snow, which took over two hours to dig out.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between neighbors, especially during extreme weather events. The alleged harassment and vandalism raise concerns about community relations and the need for conflict resolution, particularly in densely populated urban areas.

The details

According to the report, the trouble began on Sunday night when the couple was cleaning off their Nissan Rogue during the early stages of the blizzard. Their dog was barking, which prompted the neighbor to start throwing snow onto their vehicle. The couple asked the neighbor, who was shoveling another resident's driveway, to stop, but he responded with profanity. The next morning, the couple found their car completely buried in a mound of snow, which took over two hours to dig out. Neighbors on the street witnessed and filmed the neighbor shoveling snow onto the vehicle.

• The incident began on Sunday night as the couple was cleaning off their car during the early stages of the blizzard.
• The neighbor was caught on camera burying the couple's car in snow early Monday morning.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Macias said she has tried to communicate politely with the neighbor, but he has been "disrespectful and foul-mouthed" in his responses. It is unclear if she plans to take any further legal action against the neighbor.