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Story summary
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a plan to connect Grand Army Plaza to Prospect Park by closing a roadway and creating almost an acre of public space for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Valentine Douglas criticized the plan as idiotic, fearing traffic would be redirected into residential neighborhoods.
- Melissa Avalo supported changes for potential long-term safety benefits.
- The NYC Department of Transportation will hold workshops starting April 23 to refine the design.
