"NYC Takes Action to Secure Historic Jewish Sites After Uncovering Illegal Tunnel Network"

New York City building officials have issued emergency work orders to stabilize a historic synagogue and its neighboring structures after the discovery of a 60-foot illicit underground tunnel beneath the global headquarters of the Chabad Lubavitch movement. The tunnel, built in secret by young men in the community, led to a violent protest when leaders attempted to seal it off. The city has issued vacate orders and enforcement actions against the property owners for the illegal work, while the synagogue has been cited for the unauthorized excavation work.