What the White House gives up with the East Wing’s demolition
Demolition of White House East Wing Completed The East Wing of the White House, a controversial structure for over two centuries, has had its demolition finished as of Thursday. Excavators were actively dismantling the building starting from Monday. This wing housed First Lady Melania Trump’s office, the offices of the White House social secretary and […]
White House updates website to justify East Wing demolition by highlighting presidential ‘scandals’
White House Timeline Updated with Controversial Events The White House recently updated its website, adding a new section that defends the construction of a banquet hall linked to the mansion. This change was announced on Thursday, measured against historical events. The “About the White House” section now includes a timeline that tracks significant modifications made […]
53 percent are against the demolition of the White House East Wing: Survey
A recent poll indicates that most Americans are against President Trump’s initiative to tear down part of the East Wing of the White House to create space for a new $250 million ballroom. According to a YouGov American Poll released on Wednesday, 53% of respondents expressed strong or moderate disapproval of the decision to demolish […]
Released Jan. 6 rioter taken into custody; controversy arises over White House demolition
It’s Tuesday. Welcome to the daily report, coming in after yesterday’s evening newsletter. The AWS outage really hit hard. I’ve heard that many of you were impacted. Did anyone else face issues yesterday? In today’s overview: • The White House demolition causes a stir • Amnesty discussions for January 6 rioters involved in a threat […]
Gambino mobster ‘Joe Brooklyn’ and six other associates plead guilty in their violent attempt to control New York City’s waste management and demolition sector.
Gambino Family Members Plead Guilty in Extortion Case They’ve decided to be upfront about it. Joseph “Joe Brooklyn” Lani, the head of the Gambino crime family, along with six associates, pleaded guilty on Friday to their attempts to forcefully take over a garbage disposal business in New York City. “I knew it was against the […]
Struggling music venue Brooklyn Mirage requests demolition – just months after promising a 2026 reopening
Brooklyn Mirage Set for Demolition The Brooklyn Mirage, an outdoor concert venue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is facing demolition this summer due to ongoing financial struggles and a failed repossession attempt. A demolition permit has been issued for the site. This seasonal venue, which spans 32,000 square feet, is part of the larger Avant Gardner […]
Cherished NYC pool area featuring a large Keith Haring mural at risk of demolition might be preserved, according to locals.
The future of the West Village Recreation Center, known for its distinctive Keith Haring mural, is uncertain again. This follows mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani’s endorsement of efforts to preserve the aging facility instead of tearing it down. The Tony D’Apolito Recreation Center, a notable landmark in the area, closed in 2021 and has been set […]
Sheraton Crossroads hotel in NJ brought down in controlled demolition
A video documented the dramatic scene early Saturday morning when the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in New Jersey was brought down in a controlled demolition, marking the end of a significant chapter for the landmark. Numerous spectators gathered along the Mahwah highway, eager to watch the 22-story glass and steel building tumble, situated on the border […]
NATO’s cracks show: Time for a controlled demolition?
When they were first built, the skyscrapers and other towering buildings are impressive. But it's time for structural weaknesses to increase the risk of collapse, injury or killing many people working in their daily business. Reinforcing a building sometimes works for a while, but often we reach a stage where things are most careful actions […]
Implosion of world’s tallest roller coaster Kingda Ka caught on camera during Six Flags demolition
A record-breaking roller coaster was demolished at Six Flags Park in New Jersey on Friday marking the end of a thrilling chapter in the history of the amusement park. The Kingda Ka Rollercoaster on Six Flags' great adventure was destroyed by a demolition crew early Friday morning, three months after officials announced the closure of […]