Yonkers Official Condemns Building After Collapse, Orders DemolitionYonkers Official Condemns Building After Collapse, Orders Demolition Yonkers, NY – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has condemned a building at 102 Warburton Avenue after a partial collapse on Wednesday. The city has ordered the demolition of the remaining structure. The collapse occurred around 11:30 a.m., causing significant damage to the building. No injuries were reported. Mayor Spano ordered the building’s demolition after engineers assessed the damage and determined that the structure was unsafe. The demolition is scheduled to begin immediately. “The safety of our residents is our top priority,” said Mayor Spano. “This building is clearly unsafe and we are taking swift action to protect our community.” The building was a five-story, mixed-use structure that housed both commercial and residential units. The collapse has displaced several tenants who have been relocated to temporary housing. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation. The Yonkers Fire Department and the city’s Building Department are working together to determine what caused the structure to fail. Residents in the area of the building have been urged to stay away from the site until the demolition is complete. The city has also set up a hotline for anyone who has been impacted by the collapse. Shore News Network
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