The 23-year-old bicyclist, on a Citi Bike, was northbound when he was struck by a bus turning southbound from West 41st Street at 4:55 a.m.
The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition.
The bus, operated by NY Waterways, stopped and stayed at the scene.
Police are investigating what led to the collision.
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