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Ever wondered who is on the other end of the line when calling 311? News 12 checks it out.

Open 24/7, seven days a week, the call center representatives get, on average, 50,000 calls a day combined.

Isabella Giardina

Oct 23, 2025, 6:22 AM

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Many people know 311 as a place to call when you need help, but have you ever wondered who is on the other end of the line?

Open 24/7, seven days a week, the call center representatives get, on average, 50,000 calls a day combined.

311 passes information requests on housing, social services or parking to the appropriate agency to make sure people get the help or answers necessary.

For the last 23 years, 311 has evolved its services to fit everyone's needs - 311 Deputy Commissioner Joe Morrisroe says that's been the biggest change over the last two decades.

"We've evolved from a call center only to something that we call multiple channels. We focus on fast, easy access and the best possible customer service," he says.

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