Brooklyn Building Collapse: Rev. Sharpton To Address Alleged Lack Of Safety Precautions In Building Construction

Brooklyn, NY (November 13, 2026) — Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will join New York Attorney General Letitia James, members of the New York City Council, and impacted families this morning at a press conference on the deadly building collapse in Flatbush. Sharpton demands the highest accountability from those who ignored repeated safety warnings in an attempt to line their own pockets. The gathering will grieve the eight lives lost, provide updates on relief efforts, and demand immediate accountability from the Department of Buildings (DOB) and property owners. On Wednesday, November 11, a three-story building at Flatbush and Bedford avenues collapsed into an adjacent construction site just after 4:00 PM. Eight people were killed, including two children, and 18 others were injured. The collapse also tore away the side of a neighboring apartment building and forced families from their homes.

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