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Concrete Wall Collapses, Kills 1 On Long Island, Police Say Concrete Wall Collapses, Kills 1 On Long Island, Police Say
Concrete Wall Collapses, Kills 1 On Long Island, Police Say One man was killed and another was injured after a concrete wall collapsed during a home demolition. It happened in Manorhaven on Monday, July 1, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 11:45 a.m., two men were working on demolition for a Kirkwood Road home when a concrete wall collapsed on them. One of the men, age 56, was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The second man, age 20, went into cardiac arrest while en route to the hospital. He was pronounced dead by hospital staff. Police said the investigation into the incident is ongoing.  Check back …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Abandoned 'Zombie House' In Bellport Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity Abandoned 'Zombie House' In Bellport Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity
Abandoned 'Zombie House' In Bellport Demolished After Complaints Of Squatters, Drug Activity A Long Island "zombie house" that has been the subject of numerous complaints and town building code violations was demolished this week.The abandoned Bellport house, located at 658 Bayview Ave., was demolished on Monday, Dec. 19, the Town of Brookhaven announced. Officials said squatters and drug activity had been reported at the house, and it was demolished in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Town Code, which allows for a "fast track" to rid neighborhoods of unsafe buildings. The property owner is responsible for the cost of the demolition and removal of the debris, officials said. …

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by Nicole Valinote