A new thrill ride that will drop people 260 feet — or 40 stories — on top of a skyscraper may be coming to the Big Apple. The New York City Department of Buildings has approved Extell Development's plan to build a 51-story, 1,067-foot tower in the heart of Times Square that will include a drop ride as an 'accessory.' 'It's going to be a great addition to the neighborhood,' Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance, told FOX 5, adding that it will bring in more revenue for the city. The building department seemed to agree, with spokesman Andrew Rudansky telling the New York Daily News: 'It doesn't violate zoning.' Janes sent the Building Department a challenge to Extell's application, writing that it 'lacks the discretion to grant the request, and the approval should be revoked.

Source: The Times June 22, 2023 23:10 UTC