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Dog Waste Complaints Surge 8% After January Snowstorm

2/12/2026

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Following the January 25 snowfall, 245 dog waste complaints were filed, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Most complaints are in Manhattan's Community Board 12 and Brooklyn's Community Board 7.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has not issued fines since the storm and says owners must clean up after their pets regardless of weather.
DSNY is considering mobile cameras to enforce pet waste pickup.

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Story summary

Following the January 25 snowfall, 245 dog waste complaints were filed, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Most complaints are in Manhattan's Community Board 12 and Brooklyn's Community Board 7.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has not issued fines since the storm and says owners must clean up after their pets regardless of weather.
DSNY is considering mobile cameras to enforce pet waste pickup.