Midtown neighborhood spent a day in limbo as structural emergency shut down blocks

The former Pfizer headquarters building is seen on July 07, 2026 in New York City. Construction workers working on the former pharmaceutical company building, a high-profile housing project, were evacuated after it was determined that it was at risk of collapse.

Residents, office workers and businesses around the former Pfizer building navigated street closures, evacuations and uncertain commutes as engineers worked to stabilize the structure. [ more › ]