New York Post

Pol’s kid is fecal point of protest

Neighbors raise stink

- By SARA DORN

Upper West Siders are poo-pooing a congresswo­man’s daughter’s costly constructi­on project.

The three-year feud over Dana Lowey Luttway’s town house renovation has become so vile that what appeared to be feces was smeared on the constructi­on sign Friday afternoon, alongside a handwritte­n message: “scumbag pigs.”

While it’s unclear who was responsibl­e for the dirty deed, neighbors of Luttway, whose mother is Rep. Nita Lowey (DWestchest­er), say the constructi­on is so bothersome that some have relocated to escape the noise. The project, which includes the addition of a wine room, two studies and a 1,500-squarefoot roof garden, has accumulate­d 14 complaints, three stop-work orders and seven building department violations with fines worth $7,200 since February 2015.

Luttway, who is not living in the home, was quoted by DNAinfo Tuesday calling one neighbor, Joe Bolanos, a “menace” whom the other neighbors should “muzzle.” But neighbors are jumping to Bolanos’ defense.

“I think she owes Joe and the block an apology,” said Judith Rimerman, who lives several doors down.

Bolanos, who has lived on the block for 42 years, said dust from the project is harming his health. He volunteere­d with the Red Cross after Sept. 11 and receives care for his respirator­y issues through the World Trade Center health program at Mount Sinai.

“She chooses to attack me for her poor constructi­on management and her problemati­c contractor,” he said. “When she attacks me, she’s attacking our residents. I think that says a lot about her.”

Luttway told The Post on Friday she regrets the comments.

“I chose my words poorly,” she said. “I am looking forward to finishing this renovation, moving in and getting to know the neighbors on a personal level.”

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