James F. Lomma, his company and its employee Tibor Varganyi face manslaughter charges in a 2008 Manhattan accident that killed two workers.

James F. Lomma, his company and its employee Tibor Varganyi face manslaughter charges in a 2008 Manhattan accident that killed two workers.

James F. Lomma of New York Crane and Equipment Corporation was indicted in connection with a 2008 accident in Manhattan that killed two people.

After deficiencies were exposed last year, the agency is looking to private firms to run construction license exams.

After deficiencies were exposed last year, the agency is looking to private firms to run construction license exams.

The effort comes after questions of safety were raised and severe deficiencies were exposed in the way the Buildings Department issues crane operator licenses.

The city, Chicago and Philadelphia will soon be using a database to keep track of giant tower cranes like the two that were involved in fatal accidents in Manhattan last year.

Ten months before a deadly crane collapse on the East Side, a Chinese company doubted its ability to make repairs requested by the crane’s owner.

A report confirmed an earlier finding that led to criminal charges against the rigging company involved in an accident that killed seven people last March.

The new crop of regulars at The Manchester Pub mourn for Fubar, their former East Side haunt that was crushed by a toppling crane last year.