November 10, 2004

Building partially collapses at 108th and Lex +

The rear portion of an abandoned building collapsed this afternoon, delaying subway lines and bringing a lot of safety personnel and media to 108th and Lexington in East Harlem. NYPD, FDNY, and NYCT were all on the scene. By... Continue reading...

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August 11, 2004

Panic on the PATH train at 14th Street

It turned out to be a garbage fire, but dozens of commuters apparently figured it was a terrorist attack, and all hell broke loose. This happened around 2 pm yesterday at the PATH/MTA station at 14th and Sixth. The... Continue reading...

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August 5, 2004

Formal Plans for High Rise Evacuations Still Don't Exist

Fire drills where everybody just sits at their desk or stands around in the elevator lobby just aren't goint to cut it anymore. By the end of September, owners of high-rises in the city must not only have plans for... Continue reading...

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