Investigation into UES sinkhole expected to last a few more days

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Officials say they are still trying to get to the root of what caused a sinkhole at East 89th Street and York.

Last updated 11:44 PM - 7/16/21 by Xana O’Neill

Xana O’Neill
5:14 PM - 7/20/21
The cause of the sinkhole that swallowed part of the street at East 89th Street & York Ave last Thursday is still being investigated as the city continues to excavate around the area, the city's DEP said. Work is expected to last several more days.
Xana O’Neill
10:08 AM - 7/20/21
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11:44 PM - 7/16/21
The investigation into the cause of the sinkhole will continue into next week, the city’s DEP said. Crews have expanded the site to get a better look at the surrounding infrastructure to figure out what went wrong.
Xana O’Neill
2:38 AM - 7/16/21
Officials are still investigating the cause of the #sinkhole, the city’s Department of Environmental Protection told Forth.
Xana O’Neill
10:34 PM - 7/15/21
City Council member Ben Kallos says water has been restored to buildings adjacent to the massive sinkhole that emerged this morning
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2:22 PM - 7/15/21
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2:14 PM - 7/15/21
UPDATE: Officials tell Forth the sinkhole was likely caused by a sewer break and water has been shut off to the area.
Xana O’Neill
1:12 PM - 7/15/21
A sinkhole at East 89th and York Ave is causing traffic delays. Video of the scene shows a hole roughly the size of an SUV in the middle of the street.
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