Protesters gather near NYC building at risk of collapse as Mamdani says it’s no longer shifting

Protesters gathered near a compromised 37-story building in New York City that was evacuated Tuesday (7 July) amid fears it could collapse, leaving nearby residents, workers and tourists in limbo and without their belongings. Construction crews worked to stabilize the building, which authorities now state is stable, though additional work is anticipated in the coming days. Five buildings in the immediate vicinity remain partially or fully vacated, and public access to the restricted area continues to impact residents, workers, and tourists. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday 235 East 42nd Street has been stabilized with temporary supports and no additional shifting is taking place. The Independent's Video Journalist Zack Palomo visited the scene and spoke with protesters. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations