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28 August 2026

Unstable Manhattan Building Had More Damaged Columns Than Previously Known

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Source reporting: New York Times World

Unstable Manhattan Building Had More Damaged Columns Than Previously Known

Drawings obtained by The New York Times and reviewed by engineers show insufficient reinforcements on eight more steel columns than previously known at a Manhattan building.

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Source: The Guardian WorldOriginal source