NYC officials “confident” Manhattan tower stable amid fears of collapse

By Global News

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Construction crews are working to stabilize a high-rise in Midtown Manhattan after a pair of support columns buckled at Pfizer's old global headquarters — which is being renovated into a 1,500-unit luxury rental complex. Nine neighbouring buildings were evacuated when the problem was discovered, but only four are now under a full evacuation order. Global's Mike Armstrong reports on the fears of a collapse, and how New York officials are trying to reassure the public that the building is stable. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11956544/new-york-high-rise-evacuations/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #Construction #Pfizer #NYC

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