NYC building collapse kills 8; excavation next door under investigation

A building collapse in New York City has killed at least 8 people, with rescuers still searching the rubble. The cause is under investigation, but the buildings commissioner noted workers were excavating an adjacent empty lot for a new building when the collapse occurred, suggesting a possible construction-related trigger. The incident raises questions about construction safety oversight in dense urban areas.

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