Manhattan
Coverage of Manhattan in the Nexus archive.
- Legionnaires’ outbreak continues to spread
The number of Legionnaires’ Disease cases on Manhattan's Upper East Side has increased to 36. City Health officials are alerting residents about the outbreak and providing guidance for those who may be affected.
- Crews make progress stabilizing high-rise as frozen zone shrinks
Crews have stabilized a high-rise building that caused evacuations, though restricted areas remain during the investigation. The 37-story former Pfizer building is undergoing conversion to residential apartments.
- US judge orders Trump to pay $5 million he owes E. Jean Carroll
A US judge ordered Donald Trump to pay $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling was related to a legal case involving Carroll, who left the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan on September 6, 2024.
- Evacuated residents and hotel guests are allowed to return amid work on damaged NYC high-rise
Residents and hotel guests are allowed to return to cordoned Manhattan streets after structural issues at an under-construction apartment building caused evacuations and street closures due to collapse concerns. Crews worked overnight to address the damaged building.
- Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million from an escrow account after a jury found President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has appealed the decision, and the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the 2023 verdict to stand. Carroll also seeks $83 million in defamation compensation from a separate 2024 trial.
- ‘Even shaving one minute off an EMT trip for severe cases can generate huge economic benefits.’ Well, New York’s congestion pricing did just that
New York City's congestion pricing reduced ambulance travel time by 63–70 seconds in Manhattan, with significant benefits for severe medical cases. A study by six economists found no traffic displacement, as drivers reduced travel instead of relocating it.
- Evacuated residents and hotel guests are allowed to return amid work on damaged NYC high-rise
Residents and hotel guests in Manhattan were gradually allowed to return to cordoned streets after an under-construction high-rise showed structural instability, prompting evacuations and street closures. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the building is stable, but four nearby buildings remain under evacuation orders. Construction workers protested the use of non-union labor at the site.
- Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
A federal judge ordered that E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8 million after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her afterward. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the 2023 verdict, and Trump had already paid the funds set aside during the appeals process.
- Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
A federal judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to receive $5.8 million plus interest after a 2023 jury found President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal, and Trump continues to face an $83 million defamation case from a 2024 trial.
- Judge orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million for defamation after she accused him of sexual assault. Trump attempted to delay the payment by requesting a Supreme Court rehearal, but the request was denied. The Supreme Court had previously rejected his review petition in June.
- Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
A federal judge ordered that E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8 million after a jury found Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her afterward. The Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal of the 2023 civil verdict, and Trump had already set aside the money in a fund pending court approval.
- Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered the release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has paid the amount, which was set aside during appeals, and faces ongoing defamation claims from Carroll.
- Did the old NYC Pfizer building collapse? Not quite
Two columns buckled in the former Pfizer headquarters building in New York City, leading to street closures and evacuations, but the building did not collapse. The incident caused chaos for dozens of people in the area.
- Some evacuation orders and street closures remain as work continues on a NYC high-rise that buckled
A high-rise under construction in Manhattan experienced structural issues, leading to evacuations and street closures. Officials stabilized the building, but some surrounding areas remain under evacuation orders. The developer, MetroLoft, attributes the damage to added weight from construction.
- Some evacuation orders and street closures remain as work continues on a NYC high-rise that buckled
Crews stabilized a Manhattan high-rise under construction after columns buckled and floors sagged, leading to evacuations and street closures. The building, former Pfizer headquarters, remains under repair with some surrounding areas still evacuated. MetroLoft, the developer, attributes the damage to added weight from expanding the top floors.
- Manhattan Building Remains Unstable; Officials Warn of Collapse
Crews are working to stabilize the former Pfizer headquarters in New York City after it was deemed structurally unsafe due to buckling support columns. Video footage shows steel bending and a slight lean in the high-rise, raising concerns of potential collapse.
- Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.
- Stabilization work underway at old Pfizer building in Manhattan
Stabilization work is underway at the old Pfizer building in Manhattan after a buckling high-rise caused street closures and evacuations, with city leaders expressing confidence in the ongoing efforts. The Department of Buildings provided an update.
- Unstable New York City building raises fears of collapse, forces evacuations
A massive building in Manhattan experienced bent steel beams on Tuesday, sparking fears of collapse and prompting mass evacuations. The incident is being reported by Lilia Luciano.
- Manhattan building sparks evacuations after two structural columns buckle
A high-rise building in Manhattan was deemed unstable after two structural columns buckled, leading to evacuations of nearby buildings. Officials identified multiple cracks and sagging floors in the former Pfizer pharmaceutical building, which is being converted into residential rentals.
- Manhattan building sparks evacuations after two structural columns buckle
A high-rise building in Manhattan was deemed unstable after two structural columns buckled, leading to evacuations of nearby buildings. Officials found multiple cracks and sagging floors in the former Pfizer pharmaceutical building, which is being converted into apartments.
- NYC's 'lifeline' energy source has gone down twice so far this month
New York City's main energy source has experienced two outages this month, with its $6 billion power lines going offline twice since operations resumed at the start of the month. A heatwave in Manhattan has intensified concerns, as residents use box fans to cope with high temperatures.
- Legionnaires' disease outbreak: 23 cases reported on Upper East Side
23 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, with officials investigating the source. The number of cases has increased since initial reports of two cases and is expected to rise further as testing expands.
- Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations
An under-construction high-rise in Manhattan remains unstable after columns buckled and floors sagged, leading to ongoing evacuations. The building, a former Pfizer headquarters being converted to luxury apartments, is still moving, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings including a school.
- Several NYC buildings evacuated after buckling support beams found in Manhattan high-rise
Several New York City buildings were evacuated after workers in a Manhattan high-rise noticed structural support beams beginning to buckle on the 21st floor. The workers self-evacuated following the discovery.
- Pfizer building has concerning history of violations, records show
The old Pfizer building in Manhattan, being converted into a residential development, has a history of violations. It was evacuated after structural issues caused floors 21-26 to collapse.
- Legionnaires' cluster continues to grow in Manhattan: officials
The number of confirmed Legionnaires' disease cases on Manhattan's Upper East Side has increased from 14 to 18 within zip codes 10075, 10028, and 10128, according to New York City health officials.
- Heavy rain threatens evening commute as flash flood risk continues across NYC region
Heavy rain is threatening the evening commute and causing a flash flood risk across the NYC region. New Jersey rail service is disrupted, and Con Edison is urging customers in southeastern Queens to conserve power.
- 'Every second counts': Congestion pricing speeds up ambulances in Manhattan, study finds
A study found that congestion pricing in Manhattan has accelerated ambulance response times, enabling faster hospital arrivals during life-threatening emergencies. The tolling program is credited with improving emergency medical transport efficiency.
- Ask the Lawyer: How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, requiring no upfront payment and taking a percentage of the settlement or verdict if successful. Joseph L. Ciaccio, Managing Partner at Napoli Shkolnik, has extensive experience in litigating complex cases and recovering compensation for clients in New York.
- Teen girl describes plane's emergency landing in Manhattan's East River
A 16-year-old girl aboard a seaplane that made an emergency landing in Manhattan's East River is describing the experience. The incident was reported by CBS News' Kris Van Cleave.
- NYC Legionella inspections rose only gradually before latest Legionnaires' cluster in Manhattan
A Gothamist analysis reveals only a slight increase in NYC Legionella inspections since last year's deadly outbreak in Central Harlem, despite a recent cluster in Manhattan.
- Massive wildfires tear through southern Europe forcing thousands to flee
Massive wildfires have devastated an area over double the size of Manhattan across Portugal, Spain, Greece, and France, forcing thousands to flee. Officials have banned spectators from a stage of the Tour de France race due to the fires.
- Mysterious Legionnaires’ disease outbreak skyrockets to 14 cases across 2 NYC neighborhoods
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has surged to 14 cases across two neighborhoods, a sevenfold increase from the initial two cases reported in Manhattan neighborhoods on Thursday.
- Legionnaires' cluster grows on the Upper East Side: health department
New York City health officials confirmed 14 cases of Legionnaires' disease in zip codes 10075, 10028, and 10128 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The Health Department has initiated an investigation into the outbreak.
- Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge amid Macy's fireworks display
A fire broke out on the Manhattan-bound side of the Brooklyn Bridge after 9:30 p.m. Saturday during Macy's fireworks display. The incident occurred amid the ongoing event.
- King Towers in Harlem hit by power outage amid heatwavei
A power outage at King Towers in Harlem disrupted residents during a heatwave, leaving some without air conditioning or fans. Tenant Kassia Diomande expressed frustration over the sweltering conditions and lack of cooling resources.
- Manhattan luxury real estate sales hold firm despite fears of a 'Mamdani effect'
Manhattan luxury real estate sales remain strong a month after New York City implemented a tax on second homes, according to brokers and analysts.
- Odd Lots: How Aldi Strategizes to Lower Grocery Costs (Podcast)
Aldi opened its first Midtown Manhattan grocery store near Times Square, requiring logistical adjustments like shorter trucks to navigate NYC streets. The company's US Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Patton, discussed the challenges of establishing this location.
- Con Edison asks some NYC customers to begin conserving energy
Con Edison is urging residents in the northwest Bronx and northern tip of Manhattan to conserve energy during a heat wave. The request comes as temperatures rise in New York City.