MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- PIX11 News has confirmed that at least one building within the "Frozen Zone," next to the old Pfizer building, has been deemed safe to return to, according to a city official. Residents of 222 East 44th have been told that it is safe to return, officials said.
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Manhattan building in 'Frozen Zone' declared safe for return
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Midtown building stabilized after collapse scare forces mass evacuations as 'frozen zone' remains
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A "frozen zone" has been established in Midtown Manhattan, significantly restricting pedestrian and vehicle traffic. It comes after support columns caved in at the former Pfizer building on 42nd Street.
A building at risk of partial collapse prompted the city to restrict pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area. Some buses were diverted or delayed, but subway lines remained uninterrupted.
"The latest update is the site of concern remains a safety risk, indicating the evacuation order will not be lifted anytime soon and will last well into the night, at the earliest.''
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- PIX11 News has confirmed that at least one building within the "Frozen Zone," next to the old Pfizer building, has been deemed safe to return to, according to a city official. Residents of 222 East 44th have been told that it is safe to return, officials said.
An emergency stabilization effort is underway on Manhattan’s East Side after a 37-story high-rise under construction began showing signs of a potential collapse , triggering mass evacuations and locking down a major Midtown traffic corridor.
The unstable Midtown building that forced evacuations after structural columns buckled has shown no additional movement since Tuesday morning, as crews continue installing emergency shoring inside the former Pfizer headquarters, allowing the city to reduce evacuation orders and narrow the frozen zon…
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Officials say the high-rise that forced evacuations on Tuesday is now stable, but parts of the area are still restricted as the investigation is underway. Crews worked through the night stabilizing the affected columns, including adding new support.
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