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Neighbors shocked after Independence water tower falls down wrong way, barely missing homes
A water tower in Independence came crashing down on Tuesday, but not the way it was supposed to. Contractors say it was structurally unsound.
Rep. Malliotakis introduces bill to honor the U.S. 250th anniversary
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) introduced a new bill to commemorate the 250th ...
As Independence Towers stakeholders propose selling, future of tenants’ lawsuit unclear
As a Jackson County judge continues to consider whether Independence Towers residents will be able to take part in a lawsuit ...
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Independence councilmembers vote to change rental and tenant landlord codes
A three-year-old fell nine stories from an apartment window at Independence Towers. While the boy’s father and mother are awaiting trial in his death, the incident further fueled complaints ...
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Independence water tower built in 1913 demolished, narrowly missing a house as it fell
Crews have begun to clean up a heap of steel and iron that had stood as a water tower in Independence since 1913, after the tower came crashing down during a demolition effort, landing eight feet ...
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City of Independence unanimously changes landlord/tenant code
Independence Towers tenants and union members were in the audience at the council meeting. Several also attended listening sessions the city held over the last year on the topic, weighing in on ...