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Brooklyn building collapse raises questions about city oversight and safety precautions

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Source: Jacksonville Daily Progress

A deadly building collapse in Brooklyn has raised concerns about New York City's oversight of construction sites. Eight people died Wednesday when a three-story building fell into an excavation pit. Officials are calling for more inspectors, as the city's Department…

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