Boats along the North Shore have become a problem. From people overstaying to flat-out abandoning boats, it creates an environmental problem and unsightliness. Now the city of Pittsburgh is stepping in to gain jurisdiction over the riverfront and take care of the issue.

The goal is to ensure boats aren't moored on the North Shore longer than they should be. If they are, the city will remove them.

The city of Pittsburgh will buy the North Shore Riverfront Park for $1 from the Sports and Exhibition Authority. This opens the door for them to get rid of any problem boats .

"We will be able to enforce the signage that we post to remove boats. Tag, tow vehicles that are down there unauthorized as well," Pittsburgh Public Safety assistant director Takeena White said.

Every so many months,

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