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142nd Street

142nd Street is a major thoroughfare in Manhattan, New York City, serving as a key north-south corridor on the island’s west side. It runs from the southern tip of Manhattan near 3rd Avenue up to the northern boundary of Harlem, roughly around Morningside Heights and 8th Avenue. The street is characterized by a mix of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, including parks, schools, and churches. It is well-connected by public transportation, including subway stations, making it an important route for daily commuting and local activity.