The National Weather Service has forecast that the New York City area may experience severe weather including heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, starting Wednesday, Oct. 29, and continuing through Friday, Oct. 31. Accordingly, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment.

Department officials said they will be performing random spot-check inspections of construction sites around the city and if sites are not secured, the department will take immediate enforcement action, issuing violations and Stop Work Orders, where necessary.

DOB officials said with winds possibly reaching higher speeds and lasting longer than forecast in certain areas of the

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