New York suffered its first construction-related fatality yesterday when a wall fell in Queens, killing one and seriously injuring three more. And it gets even sadder. Not only was the deceased, 26-year-old Huberto Sanchez, the father of two boys with a third child on the way one of his eight siblings, Miguel, was also working at the site and was one of those injured in yesterday's accident. more ›

A wall at a construction site in Queens collapsed this morning while workers were underneath it. Initial reports indicate a two-story concrete wall at a site on Van Loon Street between Queens Boulevard and Green Avenue came down while three workers were working below. The workers have all been retrieved since, though at least one appears to be in serious condition. A fire also broke out in the ceiling of the building, but has been brought under control. Update: NY1 is now reporting that four people were injured in the accident and that one of them was pronounced dead upon arrival at Elmhurst Hospital. The others are reportedly in stable condition. more ›

A reader wants to remind dog owners—and everyone else— to be aware that their pups could be electrocuted not just by lamp posts and manhole covers but by construction scaffolding as well. more ›