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Astoria

April 22, 2013

Worker Injured in Astoria Building Collapse

A construction worker was taken to Elmhurst Hospital with head trauma, officials said.

Upper East Side

March 19, 2013

UES Community Board to Weigh Fate of Landmark Building on Fifth Avenue

Community Board 8 will discuss a proposed revamp of 815 Fifth Ave. at its monthly meeting.

Fordham

March 13, 2013

Cops Hunting Man Who Robbed Bronx Woman at Gunpoint

The suspect is described as 25 years old, about 5-foot-7 and 180 pounds.

Upper East Side

December 20, 2012

New York-Presbyterian Expansion Gets Greenlight from Community Board 8

New York-Presbyterian Hospital expansion got the greenlight from Community Board 8 on Wednesday.

West Harlem

December 07, 2012

Cops Arrest Man Suspected of Attempted Rape in Harlem

Twuan Darby, 37, tried to rape a woman inside her building Saturday morning, police say.

Greenpoint

September 13, 2012

Residential Rezoning on McGuinness Blvd Approved by Community Board

A developer plans to erect an eight-story mixed use building on the Greenpoint block.

Sunset Park

August 21, 2012

Judge Boots Superintendent from Sunset Park Rent-Strike Building

Isrrael Espinoza allegedly punched and elbowed a tenant in the head, the DA's office said.

Bushwick

August 16, 2012

Bushwick Building Evacuated Because of Cracked Foundation

The four-story building at 420 Melrose St. became unstable because of nearby construction.

Long Island City

July 17, 2012

Driver Injured After Vehicle Smashes Into Building in Long Island City

An accident at Jackson Avenue and 44th Drive sent a vehicle into a building.

Harlem

December 28, 2011

Upper Manhattan Has the Borough's Worst Landlords, Report Says

Manhattan's five worst buildings are in Harlem and Washington Heights, according to Public Advocate.

Harlem

December 24, 2011

Miracle on Edgecombe Avenue for Ailing Homeless Dad

Octavio Estevez and his family got a new home on Edgecombe Avenue, making him eligible for a transplant.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 15, 2011

Suzanne Hart Killed Soon After Young & Rubicam Elevators Repaired

The city's investigation has turned to Transel Elevator, which did repairs just before the accident.

Midtown

December 15, 2011

Building Where Young & Rubicam Exec Suzanne Hart Was Killed Remains Closed

Young & Rubicam executive Suzanne Hart, 41, was killed in a tragic elevator accident Wednesday.

Harlem

October 25, 2011

Dept. of Buildings Teaches Harlem Kids About Architecture and Engineering

The program is designed to teach kids about New York CIty's building and construction process.

Manhattan

October 12, 2011

City Going Digital for Building Approval Process

A program city officials announced Wednesday aims cut the time it takes to approve new buildings in half.