New York City road crews have begun their efforts to patch potholes in New York City after a difficult winter that damaged asphalt and worsened road conditions. Over 80 DOT crews will be on the job across all five boroughs at 6 a.m. Saturday, aiming to fill thousands of pothholes in a single day. The initiative was announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn following a harsh winter freeze-thaw cycle. The work aligns with the start of the city's annual resurfacing season, which includes miles of fresh pavement. The city is one of the few few places in the world where it operates its own asphalt plants.