Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) issued the following statement following the deadly collapse of a mixed-use building in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Flatbush:
“I am heartbroken for the Brooklyn community this morning following this devastating building collapse, which has tragically claimed the lives of 8 New Yorkers and injured many more. I am keeping the victims and their families in my prayers during this unimaginable time.
“My staff is working with the mayor’s office to ensure full support, and I am deeply grateful to our first responders and the FDNY who rushed to the scene to save lives.
“In the days ahead, we will support Brooklyn and rebuild, and we will investigate how this tragedy occurred.”
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