"NYC Synagogue Vacated Due to Secret Tunnel Unearthing"
New York City issues emergency work orders to stabilize a historic synagogue and neighboring structures after a 60-foot-long illicit underground tunnel was discovered beneath the global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Crown Heights. The tunnel, believed to have been built in secret by young men in the community, led to a violent protest when leaders attempted to seal it off. City inspectors found dirt, tools, and debris inside the tunnel, and have issued vacate orders for parts of the buildings to ensure occupant safety. The synagogue has been cited for the illegal excavation work, and the owners have engaged professionals to address the structural issues caused by the tunnel.
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