Bricks fall from Midtown East building, prompting road closure, FDNY says

Bricks fell from a Midtown East building after columns buckled while the facade was under construction, firefighters said.

The FDNY responded to the call just before 8 a.m. Monday at 235 East 42nd Street.

Fire officials said the bricks fell from the 21st floor. East 42nd Street is closed between Second and Third Avenues as officials investigate…

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