Midtown

A 70-year-old woman was pushed onto subway tracks in Midtown by a deranged stranger on Saturday morning. The suspect remains at large according to the NYPD.

A homeless encampment in Midtown, described as a 'mini-Skid Row,' has emerged nine blocks east of Manhattan's West Side encampment. The article attributes this situation to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'fecklessness' and 'apathy.'

The city installed safety netting on a buckling building in Midtown to prevent potential hazards. The buildings commissioner described the measure as 'an extra layer of safety.'

A buckling of support columns in Midtown New York City highlighted ongoing issues with shoddy construction practices and inadequate safety protocols. A prior incident at 219 East 42nd St. involved a worker injured by falling debris, leading to a Department of Buildings (DOB) stop work order, which was later lifted despite unresolved safety violations. The DOB's fines are often dismissed as minor costs on large projects, perpetuating a cycle of neglect.

A 600-foot leaning skyscraper in Manhattan's Seaport district, where a construction worker fell to his death, has remained unfinished for six years and may stay incomplete. The article also mentions an old Pfizer building in Midtown that recently caused evacuations.

A partial collapse of a Midtown building on 42nd Street has triggered expectations of numerous lawsuits involving owners, developers, contractors, and engineers. Legal experts anticipate civil suits from impacted individuals and businesses, as well as claims between parties over negligence, professional liability, and project delays.

A former office building in Midtown, the Pfizer Building, experienced structural failure during conversion to apartments, causing buckled columns. While the building is now stable, experts warn of potential financial issues and stigma, though the city's housing shortage may drive renters to move in despite concerns.

Nashville has started construction on its first 'Choose How You Move Complete Street' project along the Chestnut Street Corridor, adding safer crossings, bike lanes, and improved sidewalks. The voter-approved initiative aims to enhance safety and connectivity between Midtown, East Nashville, and downtown, with completion expected by year-end.

A Midtown high-rise was stabilized after buckling columns caused a collapse scare, according to the article. Phil Taitt is cited as the reporter.

Hundreds remain under evacuation orders in a Midtown NYC high-rise over 24 hours after being forced to flee due to fears of collapse. Hotel guests were among those caught off guard by the order, with one resident describing feeling 'naked and afraid.'

Workers filed lawsuits alleging dangerous conditions at the former Pfizer building in Midtown before it partially collapsed. Court records and Department of Buildings complaints cited unsafe conditions, including a worker falling six feet.

Multiple anonymous complaints about falling debris and unsafe conditions were reported at the former Pfizer building in Midtown before a major buckling incident. The Department of Buildings received 27 complaints since the tower's redevelopment into luxury apartments.

MetroLoft, a developer involved in converting the old Pfizer building in Midtown, states it has 'identified the issue' causing support beams to buckle on top floors. The company and the Department of Buildings are working on stabilization efforts as the situation continues.

A buckled Midtown building at 235 East 42nd St. has shown no new movement since Tuesday, with crews installing emergency shoring on multiple floors. Evacuation orders have been reduced, and the frozen zone around the site is shrinking as stabilization efforts continue.

City leaders in NYC are confident in ongoing stabilization efforts at a high-rise with buckled columns, which caused chaos in Midtown.

PopUp Bagels is expanding nationwide with 300 new franchise deals. The article also references unrelated local news updates.

A Midtown redevelopment project in New York City faced a collapse scare, prompting city engineers to investigate. The focus is on violations related to the building's paperwork, which is part of the city's largest office-to-residential conversion.

An emergency stabilization effort is underway on Manhattan’s East Side after a 37-story high-rise under construction showed signs of a potential collapse, causing mass evacuations and a major Midtown traffic corridor lockdown. The building remains in a 'frozen zone' as authorities address the situation.

The former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown, being converted into residential apartments, is at risk of collapse. Thousands of new apartments in former office buildings are mentioned in city data.

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.

The new owner of the old Pfizer building in Midtown, MetroLoft, spoke out after a partial floor cave-in at the site. MetroLoft is converting the building into a residential complex, and a spokesperson thanked emergency workers for their efforts.

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.

A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning.

A large FDNY response was underway in Midtown New York City after two columns buckled and five floors collapsed at a building under construction on Tuesday morning.

A Midtown NYC high-rise was evacuated after under-construction support beams buckled, causing floors to collapse and bricks to fall. The incident occurred Tuesday morning and involved structural failures in the building.

Two columns buckled at a building under construction in Midtown, prompting a large FDNY response on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at 235 East 42nd Street, where workers were evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Street closures are in effect around Madison Square Garden on Friday as security ramps up for private events reportedly tied to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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.

Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arrested after climbing the Empire State Building to create a special engagement moment. Prosecutors stated their overnight climb of over 1,400 feet up the antenna was intended as a romantic gesture.

Motor City Brewing Works will open for weekends through August after pausing operations earlier this year due to a corroded steam line. The Midtown brewery will operate Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with specific hours and a limited food menu starting July 10.

Groups aligned with Mayor Mamdani protested his NYPD policies near City Hall. Mamdani was speaking at a Police Athletic League business luncheon in Midtown during the demonstration.

A 19-year-old was sentenced to over five years in prison for setting a sleeping homeless man on fire on a subway car in Midtown.

Mitchell Modell, former CEO of Modell's Sporting Goods, will make a major announcement regarding the company's future on Monday in Midtown. The company operated from 1989 to 2020 as a popular sporting goods retailer in the Northeast.

Starbucks workers in St. Louis fought off two hooded men who entered the store in December 2023. The workers were later fired for intervening, according to a new video.

Real estate mogul Kent Swig was evicted from his Midtown office over $450,000 in back rent. He was sued in 2022 for failing to pay rent on his previous office space.

Twitch streamer Nina Lin was arrested in Midtown during a Knicks game after riding atop a moving Amazon delivery vehicle. She was detained for disorderly conduct, released with a desk appearance ticket, and later expressed frustration over her cameraman fleeing with her equipment. Lin celebrated the Knicks' win while in custody.

New York City has relocated homeless men to a shelter in the East Village at 8 East Third Street after neighbors were unable to prevent the move. The relocation began on Thursday night, with the previous shelter being the Bellevue Shelter in Midtown.

The family of Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old real estate worker and Cornell University graduate killed in last year’s Midtown mass shooting, plans to sue New York City for $65 million. They allege police 'utterly and completely' failed to prevent the shooter from attacking 345 Park Ave.

The NYPD released footage of an attack on a Spurs fan in Midtown after Game 3, where the victim was punched and kicked near Times Square. Police confirmed the incident involved robbery, with the fan's jersey stolen.

21 Knicks fans were arrested and several police officers injured during a chaotic watch party in Bryant Park, which turned into a riot after the team's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The event, initially peaceful, escalated with alcohol-fueled fans damaging property, confronting police, and causing disruptions in Midtown.