New parking meters are causing a stir among business owners and residents in Corona, and they want the city to address their concerns. NY1's Shannan Ferry filed the following report.

Nelson Puello says El Fogon Costeno has been serving up Colombian food in Corona for nearly a decade. 

But he tells us the restaurant has recently taken a hit, since the city installed these 1-hour limit muni-meters in front of the store. 

"One hour is too little to eat, and if they have a ticket that day they probably they pay, but they don't never stop again," he said. 

The city says crews installed 25 meters along Northern Boulevard from Junction Boulevard to 114th Street as part of a citywide meter expansion project. 

Saeeda Dunston says it's a big problem for her non-profit group which provides drug rehabilitation and other programs. 

"Get in and get out for services in an hour is just not practical, it's inconvenient and it's actually not sensitive to the needs of the community," said Saeeda Dunston, who is the Executive Director of Elmor Youth & Adult Activities. 

State Senator Jose Peralta says he wrote a letter to the city Department of Transportation explaining these concerns. 

"We didn't get prior information, there was no discussion, there was no community input, and yet all these muni-meters are going up. So, this is more of a cash strap for the city of New York," said Peralta. 

Since the meters are already installed, many residents we spoke with are hoping the city will take them out completely or compromises with the community. 

"In my situation, parents are coming to the school they gotta rush back out for the meters, if there's something I need them to do or to work with," said Nicole Bailey, who is the Principal at Learning Tree STEM Arts School. 

"We don't feel it's appropriate or is necessary and we're really dismayed and disappointed," said Steve Kulhanek, who is the Chairman of Community Board 3.

A DOT spokesman says they've been working with the community, elected officials and stakeholders to address the installation criteria of a small number of meters along the corridor. 

The agency tells NY1 they're also in the process of removing some meters from selected locations and restoring the regulations where applicable.