{"id":3966,"date":"2026-03-19T22:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/staten-island-potholes-are-getting-worse\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:27:40","slug":"staten-island-potholes-are-getting-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/staten-island-potholes-are-getting-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Staten Island Potholes Are Getting Worse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"926\">Residents across Staten Island are dealing with a growing headache as Staten Island potholes continue to worsen. City officials warn that without additional resources and funding, many streets could remain damaged well into the summer, causing frustration for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"986\"><strong>Staten Island Potholes: The Scope of the Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1260\">After a harsh winter, streets across Staten Island are riddled with potholes, from busy thoroughfares to neighborhood roads. Former Staten Island Congressman Michael Fossella voiced concerns that city resources are stretched too thin to handle the widespread damage.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1389\">\u201cIf the city doesn\u2019t step up and allocate more resources, these potholes are going to be around all summer,\u201d Fossella said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1593\">For many residents, the issue is more than just an inconvenience it\u2019s a daily hazard. Drivers risk vehicle damage, cyclists face dangerous bumps, and pedestrians must constantly watch where they step.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1630\"><strong>What\u2019s Causing the Delay?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1687\">Officials cite multiple reasons for the slow repairs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1946\">\n<li data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1763\">\n<p data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1763\">Winter damage: Freeze-thaw cycles left roads cracked and unstable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1852\">\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1852\">Budget constraints: Staten Island receives limited funding for road maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1946\">\n<p data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1946\">High demand: NYC faces a backlog of repairs citywide after an unusually harsh winter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2050\">Fossella emphasized that the borough often gets fewer resources compared to other parts of the city.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2157\">\u201cWe need to make sure Staten Island gets its fair share of city funding for infrastructure,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2188\"><strong>Impact on Residents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2259\">Staten Island potholes are taking a real toll on everyday life:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2498\">\n<li data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2333\">\n<p data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2333\">Drivers face flat tires, broken suspensions, and costly repairs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<p data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2399\">Cyclists and pedestrians must navigate dangerous streets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2498\">\n<p data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2498\">Public transportation and deliveries experience delays, impacting commutes and businesses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2556\">Local resident Maria Lopez shared her frustration:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2685\">\n<p data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2685\">\u201cI\u2019ve had two flats this month alone. It\u2019s like playing Russian roulette driving down my street. Something has to be done.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2810\">Neighborhood groups are calling for more road crews and funding to tackle streets that have been neglected for years.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2835\"><strong>City Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"3065\">The NYC Department of Transportation says it is aware of the problem and is working to allocate crews efficiently. Still, limited budgets and ongoing repairs elsewhere make it difficult to address every street immediately.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3096\">Proposed solutions include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3290\">\n<li data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3154\">\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3154\">Boosting budget and manpower for local road crews<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<p data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3213\">Hiring temporary workers for spring and summer repairs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3290\">\n<p data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3290\">Prioritizing major streets and high-traffic areas for quick patching<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3419\">Officials warn that without a significant resource increase, minor streets may remain in poor condition well into summer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3447\"><strong>Political Stakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3593\">Potholes have become a <a href=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/\">political issue<\/a> on Staten Island. Fossella and other leaders argue the borough has been overlooked in city funding.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3740\">\n<p data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3740\">\u201cThis is about more than just asphalt,\u201d Fossella said. \u201cIt\u2019s about fairness, safety, and making sure Staten Island residents aren\u2019t ignored.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3869\">Residents are also voicing concerns on social media and community boards, putting pressure on city hall to act before summer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5368\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5368\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5368\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Staten-Island-Poholes-by-Susan-NYC.jpg\" alt=\"Staten Island Poholes\" width=\"800\" height=\"655\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: GammaBlog\/Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3906\">What Readers Want to Know<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4109\"><strong>Why aren\u2019t repairs happening faster?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4201\">Budget constraints, limited crews, and winter damage backlogs are slowing repair efforts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4397\"><strong>When could roads be fully repaired?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4477\">Without additional funding, <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.311.nyc.gov\/article\/?kanumber=KA-01106\">potholes<\/a> could persist well into summer 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4519\"><strong>How can residents report potholes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4520\" data-end=\"4623\">Call 311 or submit reports through the NYC DOT website to ensure city crews are aware of hazards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents across Staten Island are dealing with a growing headache as Staten Island potholes continue to worsen. 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