57th Street

Crane Returns To Top Of Luxury Condo Project Over 6 Months After Sandy

A huge metal crane that was toppled by Superstorm Sandy and left hanging precariously over the road was finally going back up Saturday.

2013/05/11

Jets Jersey-Clad Bank Robber Connected To Earlier Incident

Police on Saturday connected a man spotted wearing a Jets jersey to a pattern of bank robberies going back to last month.

2013/05/11

Thieves Brazenly Steal $2 Million Worth Of Jewelry From Four Seasons Hotel

Thieves pulled off a stunning jewelry heist this weekend at one of the city’s most posh hotels.

2013/02/17

A dangling crane following a collapse at the One57 construction site at 57th Street and 6th Avenue as Hurricane Sandy blows into town on Oct. 29, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Report: Crane That Dangled Dangerously During Sandy Rebuilt In Gingerbread

The crane that collapsed and terrified Midtown residents and visitors as it dangled over the road during Superstorm Sandy has been rebuilt by an area hotel in gingerbread form, according to a published report.

2012/12/02

A crane arm damaged by Sandy dangling over West 57th Street as seen from Chopper 880 - Oct. 31, 2012 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Midtown Streets Reopening, Evacuees Returning With Dangling Crane Secured

West 57th Street in Midtown has reopened to pedestrian traffic, with the crane that collapsed during Superstorm Sandy now secured.

2012/11/04

Bloomberg Urges People To Seek Shelter, Slams LIPA Over Rockaways

Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Saturday urged everyone who might need shelter to seek it out as the temperature drops, and slammed the Long Island Power Authority for not attending more promptly to outages in the Rockaways.

CBS New York–2012/11/03

Crews Work To Secure 57th Street Crane That Collapsed As Sandy Picked Up Speed

The crane had been blown over on Monday as winds from Sandy began picking up. The rig’s arm dangled precariously and forced evacuations in the thick of the storm.

2012/11/03

Triathletes compete in the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon. (Credit: CBS 2)

Aquaphor New York City Triathlon Causes Commuter Alert, Road Closures

More than 3,000 triathletes competed in the 12th Annual Aquaphor New York City Triathlon, and a commuter alert was in effect on Sunday for people traveling on the west side of Manhattan.

2012/07/08