A 47-year-old man was pronounced dead early this morning after falling from the Apthorp at 79th Street and Broadway. The Daily News is reporting that it was a suicide and that the man landed on the scaffolding on the side of the building. A police spokesperson did not have details, saying it is under investigation.
If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).