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Developer at Brooklyn collapse site had record of flouting orders from city agency
The owner was issued a violation in April for flouting a stop work order.
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David Brand
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Developer at Brooklyn collapse site had record of flouting orders from city agency
The owner was issued a violation in April for flouting a stop work order.
By
David Brand
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Exclusive video shows shocking moment Brooklyn building collapsed
An in-home surveillance camera shows two children swept up in the wreckage.
By
David Brand
Published Nov 12, 2026
Modified Nov 12, 2026 at 7:23 p.m. ET
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Top NYC mayoral aide cast shadow over first Adams-era corruption trial
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David Brand
With search for victims over, NYC officials look to what caused fatal building collapse
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Ryan Kost
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Catalina Gonella
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Brittany Kriegstein
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David Brand
Brooklyn building collapse has residents questioning pace of development
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Karen Yi
Why Brooklynites Jeffries and Schumer are still favorites to lead Democrats in Congress
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Brigid Bergin
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FDNY ends search at Brooklyn building collapse: 6 adults, 2 children dead, 18 injured
Rain soaked recovery operations Thursday afternoon.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
,
Catalina Gonella
,
Verónica Del Valle
and
Ryan Kost
Published Nov 12, 2026
Modified Nov 12, 2026
North Brooklyn street redesign paves the way for NYC's 'low-traffic neighborhood' plan
The city transportation department is using plastic bollards to push car traffic away from the streets around McGolrick Park.
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Liam Quigley
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North Brooklyn street redesign paves the way for NYC's 'low-traffic neighborhood' plan
The city transportation department is using plastic bollards to push car traffic away from the streets around McGolrick Park.
By
Liam Quigley
A good bet: New Yorkers are lining up to become casino dealers
By
Hannah Frishberg
An expert guide to navigating the Fulton Center subway frankenstation
By
Elizabeth Shwe
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James Ramsay
Wind, rain, maybe snowflakes: It's about to get chilly around NYC
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Giulia Heyward
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FDNY ends search at Brooklyn building collapse: 6 adults, 2 children dead, 18 injured
Rain soaked recovery operations Thursday afternoon.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
,
Catalina Gonella
,
Verónica Del Valle
and
Ryan Kost
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A good bet: New Yorkers are lining up to become casino dealers
Learn to deal blackjack and you'll always been employed.
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