Barak Friedman

Barak Friedman has worked in health care for over 25 years with a focus on abdominal imaging and quality assurance system improvements. His work in health care led him to become a safe streets advocate for traffic violence prevention. Barak lives in Manhattan.

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Zohran Mamdani

Memo to Mamdani: Fifth Ave. Belongs to the People — Not the Ultra-Wealthy and Gridlock

Mayor-elect Mamdani should revive DOT's plan to transform Fifth Avenue — which Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams shelved at the behest of powerful business interests.

Samir Lavingia

November 21, 2025

Midtown

Two Paths Forward: Broadway Shows What Could Be on Fifth Avenue

It's time to widen Fifth Avenue's sidewalks and add a protected bike lane. Delays hurt everyone.

Barak Friedman

October 2, 2023