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Long Island City

January 30, 2013

Operator and Contractor Cited in Long Island City Crane Collapse

The collapse occurred at the construction site of a luxury high-rise Jan. 9, injuring seven workers.

Long Island City

January 09, 2013

Crane Collapse at Long Island City Construction Site Hurts 7

A crane collapsed at 46th Avenue and Center Boulevard Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Midtown

November 05, 2012

Collapsed Crane at West 57th Street Secured

The crane became disabled as Hurricane Sandy approached the city Monday.

Midtown

November 01, 2012

NYPD Escorts Residents and Hotel Guests Back to West 57th Street Block

The area around ONE57 has been closed since a crane there partially collapsed during Hurricane Sandy.

Midtown

October 31, 2012

Collapsed Midtown Crane is Stable, But Block Still Closed

The crane has been dangling over West 57th Street since Hurricane Sandy began battering the city Monday.

Midtown

October 30, 2012

High Winds Prevent Crews from Securing 57th St. Crane

Gas and water were cut to the area amid fears the crane could fall, FDNY said.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 10, 2012

Construction Resumes After Deadly Crane Collapse at MTA Site

MTA officials said work resumed on the 7 Train extension on Monday afternoon.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 06, 2012

Cables of Collapsed Crane on 34th Street Not Examined in January Inspection

Cable section of inspection form crossed out by Department of Buildings employee, a report says.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 04, 2012

MTA Suspends Work at Site of Fatal Crane Collapse

The crane collapse killed Michael Simmermeyer, 30, and injured several others on Tuesday night.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 04, 2012

Crane Collapse Kills Worker at MTA's 7 Train Construction Site

A crane collapsed at West 34th Street and 11th Avenue on Tuesday evening, fire officials said.

Downtown

February 28, 2012

James Lomma Under Watch Before Crane Collapse, Former DOB Official Says

A former Department of Buildings executive testified that James Lomma was being investigated. 

Upper East Side

February 23, 2012

Dad of Crane Collapse Victim Calls Company Owner 'Coward'

Donald Leo Sr. took the witness stand Wednesday to describe what he saw the day his son died.

Upper East Side

February 21, 2012

UES Crane Collapse Company Owner Concerned About 'Bottom Line,' DA Says

James Lomma allegedly caused the deaths of crane operator Donald Leo and sewer worker Ramadan Kurtaj.

Upper East Side

October 27, 2011

Mechanic to Testify Against Former Boss in Crane Collapse Manslaughter Case

Crane company boss James Lomma is set to stand trial for manslaughter.

Upper West Side

July 29, 2011

Stagehands Injured in Mini-Crane Accident at Jazz At Lincoln Center

Three people were injured when a Genie Lift that they were working on Jazz at Lincoln Center at the Time Warner Center at tipped over Friday afternoon.