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Neighbors call on city leaders to fix major pothole problem on Jerome Avenue

Some families are fed up, calling on city leaders to fix the road because they fear for their safety and safety of their children.

News 12 Staff

May 20, 2026, 6:21 AM

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If you have ever driven or biked on Jerome Avenue in the South Bronx, you may have experienced a bumpy ride after hitting some potholes.

Some families are fed up, calling on city leaders to fix the road because they fear for their safety and safety of their children.

The potholes have left community members wondering where to turn.

News 12 reached out to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the New York City Department of Transportation. The agencies say they are looking into it. 

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