East village explosion
The landlord, contractor, and plumber were sentenced to four to 12 years in prison.
Jan 17, 2020 1:37 PM
Landlord, Contractor & Plumber Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Fatal 2015 East Village Gas Explosion
Three people were all convicted of manslaughter in the fatal 2015 East Village gas explosion which resulted in the deaths of two people and destruction of three buildings.
Nov 15, 2019 5:02 PM
Michael Hrynenko Jr. was seen running from the about-to-explode building in 2015, according to authorities.
Updated: Sep 3, 2017 2:28 PM

Many were longtime tenants of rent-stabilized or controlled apartments, and were rendered homeless by the deadly explosion.
Updated: Jun 15, 2016 2:43 PM
One of the three empty lots on Second Avenue is going for almost $10 million.
Updated: Mar 8, 2016 3:44 PM
The restaurant has been closed since shady gas siphoning was discovered in an inspection following the fatal Second Avenue explosion last spring.
Updated: Mar 2, 2016 11:34 AM
Illegal gas lines lead directly to the explosion, which killed two people and injured dozens more.
Updated: Feb 11, 2016 12:18 PM
It's been shuttered for nearly five months following the deadly Second Avenue explosion.
Updated: Aug 14, 2015 12:23 PM