A crane in Manhattan’s “Billionaire’s Row” spun out of control and sent debris flying to the ground Thursday evening after it was destabilized by strong gusts of wind, authorities said.
The crane was connected to the Steinway Tower, an 85-story high-rise under construction at 11 West 57th Street, near Sixth Avenue.
The city’s Office of Emergency Management said the crane did not collapse, but debris did fall from buildings.
The New York City Fire Department said there were no injuries at this time.
City officials shut down four blocks in the surrounding area while Inspectors from the…
