Inspections of Dangling NYC Crane Completed

Buildings Department chief spokesman Tony Sclafani has said that a strong wind gust during superstorm Sandy likely was a major factor in the crane accident on Monday nigh

Experts are reviewing plans to secure the arm of a crane that's been dangling off a luxury high-rise in midtown Manhattan.     

City officials said Thursday that inspections of the crane have been completed.     

Meanwhile, the city has lifted its pre-storm ban on all outdoor construction work.     

Buildings Department chief spokesman Tony Sclafani has said that a strong wind gust during superstorm Sandy likely was a major factor in the crane accident on Monday night.     

Experts also have been examining how the crane was positioned.     

Engineers climbed the 74-story building in the midst of the storm to inspect the crane.     

Neighboring buildings were evacuated, including a hotel with 900 guests. 

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