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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends street safety redesign of W. 72nd Street against local critics

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends street safety redesign of W. 72nd Street against local critics

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Mamdani Says He'll Back DOT Against Bikelash in W. 72nd St. Safety Revamp - Streetsblog New York City

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Unlike his predecessor, Mamdani vowed to not throw his Department of Transportation under the bus.

W. 72nd Street is among the most dangerous street in Manhattan:

Some people actually want to keep it that way:

https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/05/04/proposal-for-new-72nd-street-bike-lane-sparks-protest-and-some-support-during-uws-rally

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That stretch ranks among the top 10 percent for crashes in Manhattan, injuring a whopping 115 people over five years – more than two a month. Seniors account for one in five of those maimed, which is more than double the borough-wide average, according to DOT stats.

They don’t even care for their own

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