The Vessel Reopens in N.Y.C. with New Safety Measures Following Multiple Suicides

Mar. 15, 2025

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock (14802416l) A recently installed security net hangs as people tour the inside of The Vessel at Hudson Yards on the day that it reopens to the public on Monday, October 21, 2024 in New York City. Vessel at Hudson Yards in reopened Monday with new safety features in place, after it closed in 2021 following a series of deaths by suicide. Vessel at Hudson Yards in Re-Opens in New York City, United States - 21 Oct 2024

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The Vessel has officially reopened in New York after multiple suicides forced its closure for several years.

On Sunday, Oct. 20, Related Companies, the owner of Hudson Yards, shared news of the reopening.

The Vessel, Hudson Yards, New York City.Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency/Getty

The Vessel Hudson Yards New York City

“That interest hasn’t diminished during the time we’ve been closed and we’re excited to welcome guests from all around the world back to Vessel with additional safety measures in place,” Blau continued.

New safety measures set in place include the installation of floor-to-ceiling steel mesh barriers, with the top level of the Thomas Heatherwick design remaining closed.

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Before the shutdown, a Related Companies spokesperson told theNew York Postthat the company hired additional security personnel who were trained in handling people who posed a risk of jumping.

After the fourth victim — a 14-year-old boy — jumped from the structure and was pronounced dead at the scene, Kimberly Winston, a spokesperson for Hudson Yards, toldThe Daily Beast: “We thought we did everything that would really prevent this. It’s hard to really fathom how something like that could happen. But you know, I feel terrible for the family.”

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U.S.- NEW YORK-HUDSON YARDS-VESSEL

The firm had also previously consulted with suicide-prevention experts.

On Friday, Oct. 18, ahead of the attraction’s reopening,NBC New Yorkspoke with visitor Angelina Fiorini about the future of The Vessel.

“It’s not a good thing what happened, but I think that after what happened, it brought awareness of mental health that we needed,” she told the outlet.

“We are pleased to welcome guests from across New York and around the world to Vessel at Hudson Yards,” a statement on The Vessel’sofficial websitereads.

General admission starts at $10, but is free for New York City residents every Thursday. The location is ADA accessible, and also has flex passes for $15. The latter option allows guests to book a day, but arrive at any time, as opposed to general admission where the date and time slot must be selected at the time of ticket purchase.

source: people.com

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