Buffalo's snow plowing efforts has long time Lovejoy resident Pam Krotz a tad confused.
Her street, Green Street, has been plowed to the point where it is bone dry.
But, just a few blocks over, Krotz says there are slightly plowed residential streets.
In a snapshot, Krotz represents the everyday citizen, boots-on-the ground view of Buffalo's snow plowing efforts under Mayor Sean Ryan's month-old administration.
"Our street is fine but some of the sides, I haven't seen much of a change from before," Krotz said.
Snow removal was a key talking point by Ryan during his mayoral campaign last year. It remains a major issue, one that is frequently discussed by city leaders.
To everyday citizens, Ryan's crew is getting a mixed bag review.
Main thoroughfares are plowed and readily accessible.
Parking issues, however, have made clearing some side streets difficult.
"I know the crews are trying," said David Rivera, Niagara District councilman. "The effort is there."
Buffalo is using all of its snow removal equipment and the city also contracts with independent operators to help. Buffalo also gets assistance from Erie County and New York State crews.
In addition, more mechanics have been hired to fix any damaged or broken equipment, Rivera said.
Still, to Scott Brennan, a lifelong Black Rock resident who resides on Hoffman Place, has taken snow plowing efforts into his own hands. Almost daily he plows the one block street.
"I can't tell you the last time we saw a plow go down our street," Brennan said.
Brennan said his motivation is to keep the street open for his 84-year-old mother and the other elderly residents on Hoffman Place.
"If I don't keep it open, nobody else will," Brennan said.
Brennan's frustration continues to mount with each passing snow fall.
"All we are getting from the city is more fees and less services," Brennan said.
Not everyone is upset with Buffalo's snow removal efforts.
Take the observations from Larry Stitts.
That is not the case on Buffalo's East Side is getting more snow removal efforts says Larry Stitts, owner of Golden Cup Coffee on Jefferson Avenue and a lifelong East Side resident.
"This year, we are seeing more attention all along the East Side than we ever have in the past," Stitt said. "I'd say, given the weather, the response has been appropriate. I just haven't seen or heard about any issues, and I would have."