frozen zone
Coverage of frozen zone in the Nexus archive.
- Big losses for businesses near high rise building with buckled columns
Businesses near a high-rise building on East 42nd Street in New York, including Sushi Yasuda, faced significant losses due to a frozen zone causing lost revenue and spoiled food. The potential collapse of the building also raised concerns.
- Midtown building stabilized after collapse scare forces mass evacuations as 'frozen zone' remains
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.
- Some residents allowed to return to homes after unstable high-rise led to evacuation
Some residents have been permitted to return to their homes after an unstable high-rise building prompted an evacuation. The situation is being reported by Lucy Yang, focusing on the impact of the evacuations and frozen zone restrictions on affected individuals.
- Building next to buckling Manhattan high-rise is declared safe, officials say
A building in Midtown Manhattan's 'Frozen Zone' near a buckling high-rise is now considered safe for re-entry after officials declared it stable. Residents of 222 East 44th St. were previously evacuated due to concerns from the nearby structural issue.
- Massive ‘frozen zone’ around buckling Midtown NYC building leaves throngs out on street — with no idea when they can return
A massive 'frozen zone' surrounds a buckling Midtown NYC building, leaving people stranded outdoors as the evacuation order remains in effect due to ongoing safety risks. Authorities indicate the order will not be lifted soon and will last at least into the night.
- Roads closed in Midtown Manhattan after building partially caves in
Roads in Midtown Manhattan were closed due to a partial collapse of the former Pfizer building on 42nd Street, leading to a 'frozen zone' restricting traffic from 40th to 45th Street and First to Third Avenues, affecting at least 10 buildings.