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Scaffolding that collapsed wasn't sanctioned
www.nydailynews.com
[New York Daily News] - “When rope scaffolds are used, the contractor must notify DOB first,” said agency spokesman Tony Sclafani. “Inspectors issued two [Environmental Control Board] violations for failing to maintain the scaffold and failing to notify the Department of use
Patriotic songs: Which ones are your favorites?
entertainment.msnbc.msn.com
[msnbc.com] - By Tony Sclafani, msnbc.com contributor. Patriotic songs. They're as common to the Fourth of July as cookouts, fireworks and record heat. And who doesn't love a patriotic song? Well, quite a few people actually. They include critics of Toby Keith's
Brownstone Wall Collapse in Brooklyn Forces Evacuations
cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com
[New York Times (blog)] - Tony Sclafani, the chief spokesman for the Department of Buildings, said that the department was investigating the cause of the collapse but that because of structural instability, the building would be have to be taken down immediately. “The
Webb Ave. tenants file lawsuit in Bronx fire escape fiasco
www.nydailynews.com
[New York Daily News] - The 11 apartments were evacuated June 5 to make way for fireproofing work that Goldfarb has now completed, while 64 upper-floor apartments were evacuated directly due to the fire escape snafu, said Tony Sclafani, Buildings Department spokesman.
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