A Midtown Manhattan high-rise, formerly Pfizer's HQ, was evacuated Tuesday after steel beams inside began bending like cigarettes. The building is undergoing conversion to residential apartments, and a "frozen zone" has been established, closing streets to pedestrians and vehicles.
A 37-story Manhattan building, 235 East 42nd Street, remains a "frozen zone" due to partial collapse risk after steel beams bent and cracks appeared during conversion to luxury apartments. Construction crews work to stabilize the structure, leaving nearby residents and workers in limbo.
Emergency repairs are underway at a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called it an "extremely serious situation" as workers shore up the unstable 1970s-era building being converted into luxury flats.
A midtown Manhattan building was evacuated Tuesday after structural steel beams began bending, prompting officials to establish a collapse zone. Tourists and locals scrambled for accommodation as nearby hotels and buildings were also evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported.
A midtown Manhattan building was evacuated Tuesday after structural issues caused steel beams to bend, leading to the creation of a "collapse zone." Tourists and locals were forced to find new accommodations as nearby hotels and buildings were also evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported, and emergency repairs have begun.
A midtown Manhattan building was evacuated Tuesday after steel beams began bending, prompting concerns of collapse. Tourists and locals were displaced as emergency repairs began, with officials assessing the unstable structure.
Um quarteirão em Midtown Manhattan foi evacuado após colunas de um arranha-céu em reforma desabarem entre o 21º e 26º andares. Tijolos se desprenderam, aumentando o risco de novos desabamentos.
Russian daredevil artists Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus climbed the Empire State Building's spire in New York to unfurl a "world peace" banner, leading to their arrest. The stunt appeared to be a marriage proposal.
As inflation erodes wage gains, US workers like Gilberto Rubio and Jessica Ordeñana face financial hardship, while the ultrarich, including Elon Musk, see their wealth surge. California's controversial billionaire tax measure heads to a November ballot, reflecting growing public sentiment against extreme wealth inequality.
Donald Trump's attendance at a Knicks NBA Finals game, marked by a massive motorcade and heightened security, drew criticism for overshadowing the event and disrupting city celebrations. The article contrasts his approach with Obama's, highlighting Trump's use of sports for political spectacle and social hierarchy, while noting the league's shift from adversarial to deferential.
A 56-year-old woman, Donike Gocaj, died after falling into an open maintenance hole on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The cover was dislodged by a truck minutes before her fall. Con Edison is investigating.
A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an open maintenance hole on a busy New York street in Midtown Manhattan. Police and utility officials are investigating how the incident occurred, with surveillance footage suggesting a heavy truck may have dislodged the cover shortly before the accident.
