Overview
- A 56-year-old New York City Housing Authority employee was struck by a falling tree near the Cypress Hills Houses community center in East New York and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital.
- NYCHA confirmed the victim worked for the housing authority and issued condolences to his family and colleagues while his name has not been released.
- The death happened as a nor'easter moved into the Tri-State Area bringing strong winds and heavy rain that contributed to multiple downed trees across the city.
- The New York City Parks Department said it had received more than 350 reports of downed trees and placed inspectors and crews on 12-hour shifts to remove hazards and clear streets.
- Authorities and city crews are continuing cleanup and investigations, and residents should expect ongoing tree-removal work and possible short-term service disruptions in affected neighborhoods.