Dominican Republic roof collapse
Bombshell report reveals cause of Dominican Republic roof collapse that killed 236
The deadly collapse of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic was the result of structural weaknesses and a disregard of the law, a new government report said.
Owner of Dominican club where 236 people were killed after roof collapsed arrested along with his sister: 'Irresponsibility and negligence'
Antonio Espaillat, the owner of Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic, whose roof collapsed in April and killed 236 people, was arrested Thursday along with his sister, Maribel Espaillat.
'Excess weight' likely caused deadly collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub that killed 231: experts
"The roof wasn't designed to support transformers, fans, speakers or the excess weight of accumulated debris," structural engineer Andrik Soto told the outlet. "All of that adds up."
Eric Adams wipes away tears as he visits site of Dominican Republic night club collapse, honors victims
Adams took in the scene of the collapse and observed the memorial, photos of the tour show.
NJ woman celebrating 24th birthday identified as victim in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
“She wanted me to go with her on this trip, but I couldn’t cancel on my clients," her heartbroken sister said.
DR club collapse survivor recounts being buried under dead bodies for hours: 'So many people calling for help'
Patricia Ovalles said from her hospital bed that she somehow managed to get off a frantic call to her ex in the New York City while still buried alive, convinced...
Death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse climbs to 225 as 4 die from injuries: officials
Four people hospitalized after being injured in this week’s roof collapse at a Santo Domingo nightclub died overnight, raising the death toll from the tragic incident to 225, health officials said...
NYC lowers flags half-staff to honor victims of Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Adams returned from the Dominican Republic Saturday after briefly visiting.
Adams to travel to Dominican Republic to offer condolences after fatal nightclub collapse
Mayor Eric Adams will fly to the Dominican Republic this weekend to offer his condolences to those affected by the horrific nightclub incident that left more than 200 dead and...
NY-based art dealer, husband killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Elivira Malkic had let her friend know ahead of time that she was going to be at Jet Set with her husband to celebrate someone's birthday.
Owner of Dominican Republic nightclub breaks silence as death toll in roof collapse rises to 184
"There are not enough words to express the pain this event generates," the owner of Jet Set nightclub said in a video.
Popular singer's heart-wrenching statement revealed just days before dying in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez was thrilled to be traveling to the Dominican Republic to escape the New York chill during his final performance in the city, just days before...
Clock is ticking to find survivors as death toll from horror Dominican nightclub roof collapse rises
At least 124 people have died in the nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic, with makeshift morgues set up outside the disaster zone as rescue crews search for more...
MLB Hall of Famer says family still buried in Dominican Republic nightclub rubble after roof collapse
MLB Hall of Famer and Red Sox pitching icon Pedro Martinez says he had family members who were at the Dominican Republic nightclub when the roof collapsed on Tuesday.
Former MLBer's selfless act before getting killed in nightclub tragedy
German and Blanco served as teammates on the 2015 Orix Buffaloes of the Japanese Pacific League.
Terrifying moment Dominican Republic nightclub's roof collapses, killing over 100 and trapping dozens
Chunks of dust could be seen falling from the ceiling of the crowded Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo late Tuesday as hordes of clubgoers packed the dancefloor, one sickening...
Singer who performed at Dominican Republic nightclub during roof collapse among 98 dead
The beloved merengue singer had been performing at the doomed nightclub in the Dominican Republic when its roof collapsed.
Two key Mets ready to take next step in respective rehabs
The Mets have been without two of their key lineup threats for the first weeks of the season, but that could change in the coming weeks.
MLB world mourns former players who died in nightclub tragedy
Dotel and Blanco were among the at least 66 people killed when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo caved in while merengue singer Rubby Pérez was...
Mets hold moment of silence for reliever who died in nightclub tragedy
The Mets and their fans mourned the death of Octavio Dotel, the franchise's former pitcher.