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NYC Launches Pothole Repair Blitz Amid Rising Complaints

3/15/2026

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New York City Department of Transportation has launched a pothole repair blitz with over 80 crews filling potholes.
New York City has logged 11,300 pothole complaints, a 33% rise from 2025.
Union leaders say the city lacks manpower and estimate a need for 200 highway workers amid a harsh winter.
The problem has caused fatalities, including a scooter rider in Queens.
Mayor Mamdani's administration aims to tackle the backlog promptly.

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Story summary

New York City Department of Transportation has launched a pothole repair blitz with over 80 crews filling potholes.
New York City has logged 11,300 pothole complaints, a 33% rise from 2025.
Union leaders say the city lacks manpower and estimate a need for 200 highway workers amid a harsh winter.
The problem has caused fatalities, including a scooter rider in Queens.
Mayor Mamdani's administration aims to tackle the backlog promptly.