NYC unveils plan to transform iconic Fifth Avenue by expanding sidewalks
New York City plans to transform Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park at 42nd Street and Central Park at 59th Street into a "pedestrian-centered boulevard."
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New York City plans to transform Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park at 42nd Street and Central Park at 59th Street into a "pedestrian-centered boulevard."
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