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Manhattan skyscraper evacuated for emergency repairs after structural damage

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A Manhattan skyscraper is undergoing emergency repairs after its columns buckled and floors sagged, creating an "extremely serious situation" according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The building, which is being converted into luxury apartments, was evacuated on Tuesday, along with nearby schools, diplomatic offices, and hotels. While initial assessments found no further movement in the damaged columns, temporary stabilization measures are expected to continue for several days, impacting traffic and residents near Grand Central Terminal. AI

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Manhattan skyscraper evacuated for emergency repairs after structural damage

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle and floors sag

    Workers have started making emergency repairs to stabilise a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site. The scene unfolded throughout Tuesday after the precarious conditions were spotted in the morn…

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