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Demolition
Towson, MD
News
Demolition Of Maryland’s Key Bridge Is About To Begin — Here's When
The tear-down is on. Crews will begin dismantling what’s left of the Francis Scott Key Bridge "on or about" Monday, July 7, marking a major step in Maryland’s massive rebuild project, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officials announced Thursday, June 26. The work marks a big step in the Key Bridge Rebuild project and is expected to take several months. Crews will begin by removing the remaining deck over the Patapsco River, followed by demolition of bridge sections over Hawkins Point and Sollers Point. Francis Scott Key Bridge Wikimedia Commons/…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
News
Video Shows Sheraton Crossroads Implosion
And just like that, the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah is gone. The 22-story building at the crossroads of Routes 17 and 287 came down in a dramatic implosion Saturday morning, May 10. The demolition was captured by video by Shell Huber and shared with Daily Voice (below). View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey The Township of Mahwah shared its own video of the implosion. The hotel hosted many a wedding, brunch and holiday party. The demolition was bittersweet for many residents in the area. "Our beacon in th…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Sheraton Shenanigans: Four Caught Creeping At Mahwah Hotel Set For Demolition, Cops Say
Four people were charged after they were caught trespassing inside the abandoned Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah, police said. Officers were called to the property on Friday, April 4 at 10:35 p.m. after a security officer reported seeing a group of people inside the vacant building, according to the Mahwah Police Capt. Guido Bussinelli. The hotel is currently fenced off and being prepared for demolition, police said. It is under 24/7 surveillance, and “no trespassing” signs are posted throughout the grounds. The hotel is set to be demolished Sunday, April 27, as reported by Daily Voice.…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
News
Explosives, Water Cannons, And Dust: Mahwah’s Sheraton Crossroads Set For April Demolition
The long-standing Sheraton Crossroads hotel in Mahwah is expected to come down in a dramatic, dust-controlled blast next month, officials said. At the Monday, March 24 council meeting, Township Engineer Michael Kelly announced that demolition crews are tentatively planning to bring down the massive structure on Sunday, April 27. “The developer’s demolition contractors — this is what they do,” Kelly said. “They take down buildings, they implode buildings.” Kelly said he had a “very productive meeting” with the demolition team the prior Wednesday. “We went over everything they’re going to be…
Ridgewood, NJ
News
Video
: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished
The long-shuttered bus shelter at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood was torn down on the morning of Wednesday, March 26. Photographs and video footage of the demolition were captured by Boyd A. Loving. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey According to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, the structure will be replaced with a traditional bus shelter. It has been shuttered since 2017. In the meantime, the Village Council is working in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to choose a permanent design …
Montgomery, NJ
Police & Fire
Abandoned Gas Station Demolished In Skillman
An eyesore is no more in Skillman. An abandoned gas station at the corner of Route 206 and Route 518 was recently demolished to the cheers of town officials as the excavator crashed through the broken down roof. “We are glad to finally move forward and see this eyesore removed from Montgomery’s busy commercial gateway,” said Deputy Mayor Vince Barragan. The gas station was demolished after the township filed multiple notices of violation against the property owner, Anton Nader, including visits from the health inspector. According to town officials, Nader wanted a zoning variance to …
Wildwood, NJ
Real Estate
Doo Wop Lovers Mourn As North Wildwood's Chateau Bleu Faces Wrecking Ball For Redevelopment
A cherished piece of New Jersey history is set to be demolished. The North Wildwood Zoning Board voted 7-2 to approve a plan to replace the Chateau Bleu Motel with three single-family homes, the Doo Wop Preservation League announced Thursday, March 20. The decision, announced by the Doo Wop Preservation League on March 20, 2025, marks the loss of one of the East Coast’s finest examples of mid-century resort architecture, the organization said. ‘A Special Place That Brings a Smile’ Unfortunately, The historic Chateau Bleu (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) will be…
Rockville, MD
Police & Fire
Blaze Destroys Abandoned Calverton Liquor Store Possibly Used By Squatters: Officials
A raging fire tore through an abandoned liquor store in Montgomery County overnight, leaving behind $125,000 in damage as investigators work to determine the cause, officials said. Firefighters responded just after midnight on Tuesday, March 18, to the 11700 block of Cherry Hill Road near Plum Orchard Drive in Calverton, where they found the vacant building fully engulfed in flames, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Crews battled the fire for several hours before bringing it under control. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO While no injuries were reported, the s…
Montgomery Village, MD
Police & Fire
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Montgomery County Demolition Site
A Tesla battery buried in debris months after a house fire suddenly reignited, sparking a hazardous "thermal runaway" fire during demolition in Montgomery County, officials said. Firefighters rushed to 21700 Peachtree Road near Barnesville Road in Dickerson around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, after reports of a vehicle and debris fire, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Crews arrived to find a Tesla car battery engulfed in flames as workers demolished the property where a house fire had occurred on Nov. 11, 2024. The fire in Montgo…
West Hartford, CT
News
END OF AN ERA: $27M Transformation Of West Hartford Synagogue Begins
Demolition has begun on a landmark Connecticut synagogue, making way for a $27 million housing development. The building known for its colorful stained-glass windows stood as Agudas Achim at 1244 North Main St. for decades before being sold for $1.6 million to Trout Brook Realty Advisors Inc., the development arm of the West Hartford Housing Authority, in December 2024. The site will be transformed into a 49-unit apartment complex called the Elle at North Main, with 80% of the units designated as affordable housing. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Connecticut Department of Econo…
Harrisburg, PA
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing
Firefighters battled a massive blaze at the abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital grounds in Susquehanna Township late Monday, Dec. 9, leaving the historic Cherrywood building in ruins, officials said. The fire broke out at the Department of General Services Annex Complex around 10 p.m., according to Harrisburg Fire. A passing driver initially reported the flames as a potential brush fire, but crews arriving at the scene discovered the roof of the century-old structure fully engulfed in flames. Initial firefighting efforts were hampered due to inactive hydrants caused by previous leaks. Tan…
Pine Bush-Walker Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Pine Bush Man Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Dunkin' Donuts In Crawford
A Hudson Valley man suffered severe head trauma and other injuries after driving his 2015 Chevy Silverado into a Dunkin' Donuts, destroying the building. The incident occurred in Orange County around 12:40 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, in Crawford. According to the Crawford Police Department, responding officers found the pickup truck had driven into the Dunkin' building at Route 52 and Boniface Drive. An investigation found that Orange County resident Eric Schrader, age 44, of Pine Bush, was driving eastbound on Route 52 when he entered the westbound lane, exited the roadway, and struck the D…
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Partially Collapsed Auto Repair Shop To Be Demolished In Mount Vernon
A building in Westchester that partially collapsed is set to be demolished, city officials announced. The building, which houses an auto repair shop at 217-225 South 4th Avenue in Mount Vernon, will be torn down on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 19, city officials said on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The structure experienced a partial collapse on Thursday, Aug. 8 following heavy rain. According to city officials, the demolition will limit vehicular and pedestrian access on South 4th Avenue between East 3rd Street and East 4th Street on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. an…
Washington Township, NJ
Business
Popular Chicken Joint Replacing Pep Boys In South Jersey Town
A popular chicken fingers joint is coming to Gloucester County. Raising Cane's, which has over 600 locations, will be opening soon in Washington Township at the site of a former Pep Boy's at Black Horse Pike near Ganttown Road. Demolition crews are at the site demolishing the old Pep Boys building, Washington Township police said. Raising Cane's Garden State locations include West Cherry Hill, West Marlton, Deptford and Burlington. An opening date has not been announced.
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
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 …
Yonkers, NY
News
Latest Update: Road Closure Extended As Partially-Collapsed Building Demolished In Yonkers
A stretch of a busy roadway will remain closed for a longer period of time than expected as crews demolish a partially collapsed building in Westchester. North Broadway between Main Street and Manor House Square will remain closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic through Monday, July 1, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, June 27. The closure follows the partial collapse of 9 North Broadway on Friday, June 21 just before 11 a.m., when a floor and wall on the building's first floor collapsed into the basement below. Earlier Report - New Update: Building To Be Dem…
Yonkers, NY
News
New Update: Building To Be Demolished After Partially Collapsing In Yonkers
Following a partial building collapse in Westchester that sent two to the hospital, a stretch of a busy roadway will remain closed for several days as crews demolish the structure. New, updated report - Latest Update: Road Closure Extended As Partially-Collapsed Building Demolished In Yonkers The collapse happened in Yonkers on Friday, June 21 just before 11 a.m. at 9 North Broadway, when a floor and wall on the building's first floor collapsed into the basement below, according to Yonkers Police. Earlier Report - Building Partially Collapses In Yonkers With People Inside…
Port Chester, NY
Police & Fire
Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Port Chester
A construction worker was rescued from the sixth floor of a vacant building under demolition in Westchester after suffering an injury and becoming stuck. The rescue happened on Wednesday, June 19 around 11:15 a.m., when a construction worker suffered a leg injury on the sixth floor of the old United Hospital property at 999 High St. in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department. Crews soon arrived at the vacant 12-story building and were able to place the worker in a stokes basket and lower them safely to the ground. The worker was then taken to a nearby hospital w…
Arlington, VA
News
RFK Stadium Cleared To Be Demolished After Falling Into 'State Of Disrepair' In DC
After five years of sitting idle in Northeast DC, officials have given the all-clear to demolish RFK Stadium following an environmental asssesment. On Thursday, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium can be demolished, though the process is still in its infancy. The announcement came after the agency evaluated the potential effects on the natural, cultural, and human environment. "In addition to the permit, the NPS and the District will sign an agreement that confirms the District’s continued use and demolition of the property will follow the …
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
Demolition Of Nabisco Site Resuming Year After Postponement
Almost a year after it was called of amid public outcry, plans to demolish the shuttered Nabisco factory in Fair Lawn have once again been finalized. "Demolition at the Nabisco site is expected to resume shortly, with state approval. A non-explosive demolition will be undertaken," said a post on the borough's website on Monday, April 22. No other details were provided. Last May, Greek Development, which is redeveloping the property, announced the building will not be imploded and they would use an alternative method. The implosion was originally set for April 2023 but was postponed. …
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
NJ Coal Plant's Smokestack Will Be Imploded Removing Jersey Shore Landmark
Cape May residents will get their final view of a once-towering coal-burning power plant when the smokestack of the former B.L. England power plant is imploded later this month. The plant and its iconic smokestack have been a longtime landmark along the Jersey Shore. The site's structures have been imploded in phases since last year along the Great Eff Harbor Bay. "The demolition is substantially complete," township officials said in a statement on Facebook. Beesely's Point Development Group LLC plans to develop the site. The final implosion at the shuttered plant in the Marmora sect…
Darien, CT
News
Traffic Alert: Roadway To Close For Building Demolition In Darien
Drivers in Fairfield County will need to adjust their travel route for more than a week as a 3-story building is demolished. Corbin Drive in Darien will be closed at Post Road beginning Monday, Sept. 25 through Tuesday, Oct. 3 for the demolition of the building at 10 Corbin Drive, Darien Police said. The road will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. The businesses located on Corbin Drive will be open and accessible during these times by using the Old King’s Highway South end of Corbin Drive, officials said.
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Door-To-Door Contractors Bilk North Jersey Victim Out Of $125K: Police
A pair of door-to-door contractors were arrested after police say they scammed a North Jersey woman out of $125,000. The victim hired Patrick O'Doherty and Anthony Doherty to repair to sets of concrete steps for $3,800, paid in full in advance, on Aug. 20, Bloomfield police said. Once the demolition began on the steps, Doherty and O'Doherty would show up sporadically, usually in the late afternoon hours, to do more demolition work. The problem was, though, every time they came, they'd perform more demolition work and ask for more money — never repairing the actual steps, police said. The …
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
Nabisco Implosion Called Off Completely
Amid public outcry, the company behind plans to implode the shuttered Nabisco factory in Fair Lawn is reversing course. Greek Development, which is redeveloping the property, sent out a statement Monday, May 8, and said the building will not be imploded. Instead, they said they will use an alternative method of demolition that does not involve explosives. The implosion was originally set for Saturday, April 15 but was postponed. Residents had expressed concern, including launching a petition, about the environmental impacts of the implosion. Petitioners had feared the buil…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Found By Demolition Crew In Jersey City Home
A demolition crew found a body on the second floor of a Jersey City home under construction last week, officials confirmed. The man's body was found around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, at the home under construction on 10 Irving St., city spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. The house had been vacant since suffering heavy damage in a fire in August 2021. Demolition stopped immediately upon the discovery and members of the Jersey City Fired Department used their equipment to safely gain access to the structure and to remove the body. The cause of death does not appear sus…
Brentwood, NY
News
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. …
Lakewood, NJ
News
Joe Pesci's Iconic $5M Jersey Shore Home Demolished: Report
Two years after a dispute with neighbors over long docks, Joe Pesci's iconic mansion in Lavallette has been demolished, reports say. The actor, now 79, sold his Barnegat Bay home for nearly $5 million last winter before the new owners decided to demolish the 1980s-style mansion this week, according to Shore News Network. John Caravella of East Hanover-based Caravella Demolition razed the home, the outlet said. Two years ago, Pesci had a highly publicized dispute with neighbors over docks that were longer than his, DailyVoice.com reported. The property has been split into two lots and…
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore Homes Demolished Due To Massive Sinkhole Leaving 9 Families Homeless
Three homes were demolished in Baltimore Tuesday, July 5 after a storm caused a sinkhole to open Monday evening. Nine families on the 700 block of North Avenue were displaced as the area was deemed unsafe, officials said. Mayor Brandon Scott cited issues with the storm drain system and said outside contractors were brought in to help expedite the process. The sinkhole comprised several properties, which needed to be demolished as soon as possible. A 180-inch storm drain was excavated. Demolition underwayBaltimore DHCD
Middletown, NJ
News
Paterson Worker, 33, Dies In Fall From Roof At Abandoned Marlboro Hospital
A worker at an abandoned New Jersey psychiatric hospital fell to his death on Wednesday, authorities said. Cristian Velez-Hurtado, 33, of Paterson had been working on the roof of Marlboro State Hospital on Springs Road (Monmouth County location) when he fell inside the building around 9:30 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Lawrence Peele said. The incident was deemed accidental in nature and remains under investigation. The hospital apparently closed in 1998 and was slated for demolition in 2011, but was turned into open parkland, instead, NJ Advance Media says. Condolences poured in on social media for Ve…
Somers, NY
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Century-Plus Old Home In Northern Westchester
A Northern Westchester home built in the 1890s was destroyed overnight when a massive fire broke out, officials said. First responders from multiple agencies responded to a home on Bedford Road at 1:11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18 in Pleasantville, when a fire was discovered by a New Castle Fire Marshal who was passing by in the area. According to officials from the Chappaqua Fire Department, crews were able to extinguish the bulk of the fire from the outside, but by the time they had, it had already spread to the inside of the structure. Officials said that the fire had gotten into the walls …
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Watch Atlantic City Trump Plaza Implosion (
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Trump Plaza in Atlantic City is officially gone. The hotel casino that has loomed over Missouri and Mississippi avenues since 1984 was imploded at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Do you have photos or video? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com. The property owned by former President Donald Trump closed when Trump Entertainment Resorts filed for its fifth bankruptcy in 2014. Trump later filed a lawsuit requesting his name be removed from the deteriorating building. Carl Icahn bought the property in 2018 and in 2020 applied to have it demolished, as the former hotel and casino was deemed a public safe…
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