A manhole cover sits near East 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan following the death of Donike Gocaj, 56, who authorities said fell into an uncovered manhole after stepping out of her vehicle Monday night, May 18, 2026, in New York. Investigators are continuing to examine the situation. ( Manhole photo by Aiana Jones. Portrait photo courtesy of Yorktown Funeral Home.) Woman Scalded to Death after Fatal Fall into Manhole: Med Examiner The 56-year-old grandma who took a fatal fall after stepping from her SUV into an uncovered manhole the night of May 18 died... News 20 May 2026 | 08:56
Construction worker Jorge Sanchez died when he fell 60 feet into a tunnel at the Gateway Project at 30th Street and Eleventh Avenue on Oct. 23. His family says the hardworking family man always had a smile on his face. ( Photo: GoFundMe) Worker Killed in Fatal Fall at Gateway Tunnel Always Had Smile on Face, Says Family The heartbroken daughter of a 52-year-old construction worker who was killed when he plunged 60 feet into a tunnel at the... News 27 Oct 2025 | 05:45
Joesph Saljanin’s bereaved family is suing the owners of 200 E. 79th St., after Saljanin—who served as a super there—fell to his death from its roof on June 9. ( Photo: Anne Kristoff, Our Town) Beloved Super’s Family Sues Over Fatal Tumble From UES Building The family of a beloved super who fell to his death from 200 E. 79th St. while conducting roof repairs back on June 9 is... News 11 Oct 2025 | 11:37
