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Midtown

February 27, 2012

Suzanne Hart's Elevator Death Blamed on Worker Oversight

Y&R exec Suzanne Hart's death at her Madison Avenue office was blamed on worker oversight.

Downtown

February 27, 2012

Crane Accident Raises Safety Questions at World Trade Center

Steel beams fell 40 stories from 4 World Trade Center in the Feb. 16, 2012 accident.

Midtown

February 21, 2012

Building Where Suzanne Hart was Killed Fully Reopens

The Madison Avenue building where Y&R exec Suzanne Hart died in an elevator accident is open again.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

February 14, 2012

Controversial Hotel Chelsea Rooftop Addition Barely Visible in Plans

Renderings obtained by DNAinfo show the Chetrit Group's plans for changing the Hotel Chelsea's exterior.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 24, 2012

BQE Billboard Collapse May Have Been Cause by Bad Bolts

Faulty bolts may have caused a billboard to fall onto the BQE, city officials said.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 17, 2012

Suzanne Hart's Death Could Have Been Avoided if Rules Followed, Sources Say

The tragedy could have been avoided if city rules had been followed, sources said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 14, 2012

Billboard That Collapsed Onto BQE in Brooklyn Had Illegal Advertisement

A massive billboard that collapsed into the BQE in Greenpoint Friday had an illegal ad, officials said.

Midtown

January 12, 2012

Y&R Building Where Suzanne Hart Died Hit With 11 Elevator Violations

After Hart's death, the DOB slammed the Y&R building with 11 violations for elevator issues.

Downtown

January 10, 2012

Occupy Wall Street Zuccotti Park Police Barricades Removed

The barricades ringing Zuccotti Park were removed Tuesday night for the first time since last year.

Washington Heights & Inwood

January 05, 2012

Inwood Fire Accidentally Sparked by Torch-Wielding Cleaners, Sources Say

A pair of cleaners allegedly set the Inwood blaze while cleaning grease from a Chinese restaurant.

Midtown

January 05, 2012

Building Where Suzanne Hart Died Replaces Transel Elevator Company

The building where Suzanne Hart died has replaced Transel Elevator with the Queens-based PS Marcato.

Washington Heights & Inwood

January 05, 2012

Inwood Building Ravaged by Fire to be Demolished

An Inwood building ravaged by fire was condemned by the city and will be demolished.

Midtown

January 03, 2012

Building Where Suzanne Hart Died Reopens with Elevator Escorts

Building personnel at 285 Madison Ave. have been accompanying employees on their elevator rides.

Upper West Side

January 03, 2012

Papasito Under Investigation for Alleged Labor Law Violations

A server at Papasito said she was paid only in cash and never filled out tax paperwork at the restaurant.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 23, 2011

Y&R Building to Reopen in New Year After Suzanne Hart Elevator Death

Young & Rubicam's building at 285 Madison Ave., where Suzanne Hart died, will reopen on Jan. 3.