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55 Water St.

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Financial District

November 23, 2012

27 People Injured in Basement Fire in Water Street High-Rise

The 54-story building at 55 Water St. was home to the world-famous Peregrine falcons.

Downtown

April 04, 2012

Falcons Disappear From Longtime Nest in Financial District Skyscraper

Falcons did not lay eggs at 55 Water St. for the first time in more than 15 years.

Downtown

August 09, 2011

Plane Flies Past S&P With Banner: 'You Should All Be Fired'

A plane flew by Standard and Poor's Lower Manhattan offices Tuesday carrying a banner that read, "Thanks for the downgrade. You should all be fired," according to accounts on Twitter.

Downtown

June 08, 2011

Financial District's Baby Falcons Take Flight

Three of the four falcons at 55 Water St. "fledged" last week.

Downtown

May 13, 2011

Water Street's Baby Falcons Tagged

The three-week old falcons had bands placed around their legs to help track them throughout their lives.

Downtown

April 26, 2011

Baby Falcons Born on Financial District Skyscraper

A live webcam shows young falcons eating and sleeping on a skyscraper in the Financial District.

Downtown

March 27, 2011

Vietnam Veterans Honor Comrades at Memorial

Hundreds of veterans marked "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day" Saturday at 55 Water Street.

Manhattan

April 07, 2010

Manhattan's East Siders Welcome a Plan to Expand Pedestrian Plazas

The Department of Transportation is now soliciting proposals for more pedestrian plazas like the ones in Times and Herald squares.