While the decision to pull the plug on Coney Island's Bank Building is irreversible, it's current half-demolished state is now frozen for the time being. Amusing the Zillion reports that they've postponed their funeral service for the historic building, which was expected to be nothing but dust in two weeks time, because the Department of Buildings has issued a stop work order.
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Coney Island Bank Building Demo Stopped... For Now
Coney Island Loses Historic Bank Building
The Coney Island Bank Building, beloved by many, is being destroyed. Amusing the Zillions reports from the frontlines saying, "the roof and part of the back wall of the building were taken out last week. Now you can see right through to the sky and the Wonder Wheel."
This Just In: Rooftop Water Tank Collapses on 54th
If you're wondering what the hell's going on in Hell's Kitchen right now, reader Ed writes in to tell us that around 12:45 p.m. the water tower on top of the now defunct Sony Studios building on 54th & 10th, blew over.
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