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Evacuation

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Midtown

April 15, 2013

Power Partially Restored to Lux Hotel After Hundreds Evacuated

A power outage early Monday left about 1,200 guests without electricity or water at the New York Palace.

Oakland Gardens

December 13, 2012

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation at Hawthorne Middle School

Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School in Queens was evacuated Thursday morning after a nearby gas leak.

Unionport

December 10, 2012

Bronx Middle School Building Evacuated After Gas Leak

The school at 885 Bolton Ave. was cleared out Monday morning because of a gas leak.

Midtown

November 16, 2012

Hundreds Evacuated As Fire Breaks Out in East 41st Street Building

No one appeared to be injured in the blaze at 18 E. 41st St., officials said.

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.

New York City

October 31, 2012

24-Hour Hotline Helps New Yorkers Who Left Pets Behind

New Yorkers who had to leave their pets at home when they evacuated can call a city hotline.

City Island

October 30, 2012

City Island Copes with Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

City Island copes with flooding, and a fire that destroyed longtime seafood restaurant Tony's Pier.

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.

New York City

October 29, 2012

Where to Seek Medical Care During Hurricane Sandy

Two hospitals in lower Manhattan were evacuated ahead of the brunt of Hurricane Sandy's impact.

New York City

October 29, 2012

Where to Find the Shelter Closest to You

DNAinfo.com New York has a list of the closest shelters across the city.

New York City

October 28, 2012

NYCHA Buildings in Evacuation Zone Will Have Elevators and Heat Shut Off

The City is evacuating NYCHA residents in Zone A as elevators, heat and hot water will shut off at 7 p.m.

New York City

October 25, 2012

New York Braces for Hurricane Sandy 'Frankenstorm'

City officials are preparing for a potential hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Bushwick

September 21, 2012

Authorities Evacuate Unstable Building on Wilson Avenue

The FDNY forced the evacuation of 238 Wilson Avenue after officials determined it was unstable.

Midtown

August 24, 2012

Times Square Tower Evacuated for Smoke Conditions

FDNY said an electrical problem caused a smoke condition at Times Square Tower. 

Springfield Gardens

July 13, 2012

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing at JFK Because of Suspicious Wires

The wires were later found to be harmless, a JFK Airport official said.