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Leaning bars unpopular addition to revamped 53rd St. station

<p>A $72 million investment has three R line subway stations looking fresh, but some straphangers are criticizing the MTA for installing leaning bars instead of benches.</p>

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Leaning bars unpopular addition to revamped 53rd St. station

<p>A $72 million investment has three R line subway stations looking fresh, but some straphangers are criticizing the MTA for installing leaning bars instead of benches.</p>

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