The FDNY confirmed the fatality and is on the scene responding to the accident.
The collapse happened along Broadway on February 5 in the Tribeca neighborhood.
The downed crane, which filled the street, fell onto numerous parked cars.
Emergency responders are on the scene and Mayor Bill de Blasio is on his way.
The weather in New York City this morning was windy with snow flurries.
It is not yet known exactly why the crane collapsed, but photos show that the base of the crane flipped over.
Public transportation is delayed and subway trains are bypassing the area due to the collapsed crane.
Police officers in the area told people arriving for work they should go back home.
Image source: Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory at the Ultimate Fighting…
Millions of voters across the US chose to return Donald Trump to the White House…
Donald Trump declares victory in the US election as he addresses jubilant supporters in Florida.…
Stocks around the world are rising as Donald Trump appears to be on the cusp…
Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia and taken a lead over Kamala…
Quincy Jones, the celebrated musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray…
