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The Bergen Record

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Brooklyn building collapse cause identified: What NYC officials found

Why did the Brooklyn building collapse? New York City officials say the three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed because of "unsafe construction operations at the adjacent property." The finding provides the clearest answer yet about the cause of the deadly Brooklyn building collapse. Excavation work was underway at the neighboring construction site before the building came down Wednesday, killing at least eight people and injuring at least 17. Here's what officials now say caused the Brooklyn building collapse, what we know about the construction site and the latest news from the investigation. Why did the Brooklyn building collapse? The New York City Department of Buildings said the Brooklyn building collapse was "caused by unsafe construction operations at the adjacent property." Officials previously confirmed that excavation work was underway at the neighboring construction site when the three-story building collapsed into the pit. The Department of Buildings also deemed the collapsed building unsafe to enter or occupy. More: Death toll rises in Brooklyn building collapse as search continues What caused the Brooklyn building collapse? New York City officials blamed "unsafe construction operations at the adjacent property" for the collapse. The finding comes after investigators reviewed the collapsed building and adjacent construction

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

The Independent

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Social Security 2027: 10 states where retirees will get the largest cost-of-living adjustments

The Social Security payment boost happens every year and is known as a ‘cost-of-living adjustment,’ or COLA, and is meant to balance out inflation and increasing prices over time Getty Images The 3.6 percent Social Security increase in 2027 will lead to big boosts in some states…and not so much in others. Monthly payments will go up the most for retirees in California - $375.15 on average, according to the most recent state-level benefit data from the Social Security Administration . The payment boost happens every year and is known as a “cost-of-living adjustment,” or COLA, and is meant to balance out inflation and increasing prices over time. “ Social Security will implement this cost-of-living adjustment for 76 million Americans, giving them greater financial stability,” Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said in October. Delaware will see the second-biggest increase at $335.39, followed by Washington ($334.64), Maryland ($332.54) and Pennsylvania ($327.71). The Social Security payment boost happens every year and is known as a ‘cost-of-living adjustment’, or COLA, and is meant to balance out inflation and increasing prices over time (Getty Images) Montana recipients will see the smallest monthly increase at $297.69, followed by North Dakota ($299.22), New Hampshire

New York, NY · 2d

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‘Wait Until They Realize They Make 40% Less Than NYC’: Florida Newcomer Faces Backlash After Saying an Apartment in the State Is Cheaper Than in New York

There are many things that may set off the alarms of some people living in a specific city, yet one that really makes people turn their heads, raise their eyebrows, and even gasp is when someone says something that isn’t entirely true. To give you a quick example, one person on social media claimed that living in Miami, Florida, might be cheaper and more comfortable than in New York. What that person was not expecting was a wave of backlash, as those who live in the city think that it is much worse.

Miami, FL · 2d

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Whatever Happened to Crazy Eddie Electronics Stores?

For New Yorkers who watched television during the 1970s and 1980s, Crazy Eddie was almost impossible to miss. A fast-talking salesman waved his arms in front of walls of stereos and televisions, promising electronics bargains with a slogan that became part of the region’s popular culture: “His prices are insane!” The commercials ran constantly, and their spokesman was so convincing that many viewers thought they were watching the real Crazy Eddie.

New York, NY · 2d

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Williamsburg’s Domino Sugar Refinery, once the heart of the world’s largest sugar-refining center, is opening a 750-capacity music venue inside the building

How often can you say you’ve seen a band play inside a sugar refinery building? Well, as it turns out, from next year, you’ll be able to answer that question with ‘quite often!’. Domino, a brand new venue set to land inside the iconic sugar building in...

New York, NY · 2d

New York Post

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Boom of tiny NYC apartment buildings due to developers gaming tax-relief program

If the city has such a desperate housing shortage, why do so many new apartment buildings around town seem tiny? The magic number for residential developers in the Big Apple is 99 — the maximum number of units they can build to keep construction and labor costs low and to maximize future profits under a city-state tax-relief program. The Real Estate Board of New York found that new or planned apartment projects in the five boroughs with under 100 units surged to 172 from July 2024 to September 2026, as tallied by the city’s Housing Preservation and Development agency and the Department of Buildings. In comparison, a mere 13 such small-scale projects were recorded from 2008 to 2023. The 23-story Eastline at 1655 First Avenue, which will have 99 units. Google Maps Since 2024, Brooklyn and Queens had 65 and 58 new projects, respectively, with fewer than 100 units, while Manhattan had 17, according to REBNY. Manhattan leasing remains red hot in October A mere 99 units in some buildings is minuscule in light of the city’s need for 700,000 new homes in the next decade. But the reason they’re so popular with builders is simple, say REBNY vice president

New York, NY · 2d

Secret NYC

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The biggest new bookstore to open in NYC in over a decade arrives in the East Village next week

New Yorkers, your TBR pile is about to get a whole lot bigger. Just in time for the colder weather to make us want to trade our usual city adventures for a cozy afternoon with a good book, Barnes & Noble is opening a brand new East Village bookstore on Wednesday, November 18 at 9 am. Located at 181 Avenue A, between East 11th and East 12th Streets , the new outpost spans approximately 11,000 square feet . According to the bookseller, it’s the largest new bookstore to open anywhere in NYC in more than a decade. And there’s a pretty exciting guest lined up for opening day: 2020 Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart , an East Village resident, will cut the ribbon and sign copies of his latest novel, John of John . Here’s everything to know about the new bookstore, including its opening celebrations and what to expect inside. What to expect inside the Avenue A store At approximately 11,000 square feet , the new Barnes & Noble is certainly no tiny neighborhood bookshop. While it’s smaller than the massive superstores the chain once operated around Manhattan, the Avenue A location still earns bragging rights as the biggest

New York, NY · 1d

New York Post

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Owner of collapsed Brooklyn building is a notorious slumlord, tax deadbeat who owes $450K debt

The owner of the Brooklyn building that collapsed onto an adjacent construction site leaving eight people dead is not only a notorious slumlord — he’s also a deadbeat who owes more than $450,000 in fines, unpaid taxes and water bills, The Post has learned. Olufemi Falade — who has the dubious distinction of landing on the NYC public advocate’s annual “Worst Landlords Watchlist” six times — racked up nearly all of his debt at the three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave . that crumbled Wednesday. A review of city records found that he owes $170,000 in fines issued by the Department of Buildings in 2019 for improperly displayed signs. He also owes the city $114,945 in unpaid water bills accumulated over several years and $113,526 in property taxes dating to 2021. Firefighters search the rubble of a collapsed building on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn on Wednesday. James Keivom for NY Post Separately, Falade owes the Internal Revenue Service another $49,269 for unpaid personal federal income taxes, according to a 2010 lien. He also owes New York state another $4,316 in personal income taxes. The city is still trying to determine who is at fault for the building collapse. NY politicians

Brooklyn, NY · 19h

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Jersey City Sweepstakes Offers Five Years of Rent-Free Housing

A Jersey City housing initiative is giving one lucky winner the chance to live rent-free for five years through a partnership between Roots of Opportunity Foundation and real estate brokerage SERHANT. The Jersey Keys Sweepstakes centers on The Caliburn, a former convent at 166 Hancock Avenue in Jersey City Heights...

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

TheStreet

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JPMorgan Chase announces 6th layoff round as workforce grows by over 4,800

The banking giant has disclosed job cuts affecting over 900 positions across three states this year, even as profits and overall employment rise.

New Jersey · 1d

TAG24 NEWS

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New York building collapse exposes gentrification anger in Black community: "It's just all about making money"

New York, New York - Winston Bowen quietly watched as New York firefighters looked for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building in Brooklyn, after a deadly tragedy that he blamed on "careless" developers leading rapid gentrification. The 54-year-old's assessment was echoed by others who gathered Thursday opposite the grim scene in Flatbush, a mostly Black neighborhood, where a three-story building plunged into a neighboring excavation site. Investigations have only just begun, but Bowen said he believed the property owners may have cut corners in their plans to construct a nine-story bu...

New York, NY · 2d

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Amazon-focused bill likely to pass in NYC but only after changes

New York–It is increasingly clear that before the end of 2026, the New York City Council will likely pass legislation that will be called the Delivery Protection Act, a law that from the start had Amazon and its Delivery Service Provider (DSP) model in its sights. What is not...

New York, NY · 1d

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Artisan Cheese Shop is Coming to Bergen County Downtown

Cheese Nomads, a new specialty cheese shop, is preparing to open in Rutherford next month. The shop will be located at 104 Park Avenue and will focus on artisan cheeses, operating as a counter-service retail concept that will also offer catering. According ownership, Cheese Nomads aims to provide a selection...

Rutherford, NJ · 2d

New York YIMBY

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227 West 19th Street Nears Completion In Chelsea, Manhattan

Work is finishing up on 227 West 19th Street, an 11-story residential building in Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by DXA Studio and developed in a joint venture partnership between RoundSquare Development and VM Properties Group, the 100-foot-tall structure spans 37,378 square feet and will yield eight condominium units. The collection comprises five full-floor three-bedroom homes, two four-bedroom penthouses, and a four-bedroom townhouse with a private garage. The property is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

Manhattan, NY · 22h

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Housing lottery launches for 217 rent-stabilized units in East Williamsburg

Housing lottery applications are open for 217 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development in East Williamsburg. Households that earn $29,418 to $168,320 are eligible to apply, depending on the number of people you live with. Rents start at $751 for a one bedroom and $846 for a studio. The building...

New York, NY · 1d

New York YIMBY

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558-Unit Affordable Development Revealed for 740 East 13th Street in Alphabet City, Manhattan

A new rendering has been revealed 740 East 13th Street, a 21-story affordable housing development in Alphabet City, Manhattan. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed in a joint venture between Community Access, Spatial Equity, Duvernay + Brooks, and Cooper Square Community Development, the structure will yield 558 rental units. Sixty percent of the apartments are planned to be reserved for senior citizens, formerly homeless veterans and families, and for those in need of mental assistance. The property is located between Avenues C and D.

Manhattan, NY · 1d

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Governor Hochul Announces Cutting Edge AI Company AARU Will Expand In New York City, Creating Over 650 New Jobs

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Aaru, a Manhattan-based AI company that helps businesses test new products and ideas before bringing them to market, will expand its operations in New York City and create over 650 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to keep growing in New York and will invest in the State to make New York the home of its research and development operations. The company will lease and build out more than 27,000 square feet of office space near Union Square, growing its workforce from about 60 employees today to more than 700.

New York, NY · 1d

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Iconic ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Mansion Sells for $11.5 Million

The historic New York townhouse where Holly Golightly lived in the 1961 Audrey Hepburn classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” has sold for $11.5 million. The Italianate-style rowhouse on East 71 Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side still references the film with Tiffany-blue arched doors and matching window frames.

Manhattan, NY · 13h