From ABC7 New York · · 1m 30s
1 Dead as Nor'easter Tops Trees in NYC
A tree falls killing a Brooklyn worker as NYC faces flooding from a powerful nor'easter.
In brief
A tree falls killing a Brooklyn worker as NYC faces flooding from a powerful nor'easter. A 56-year-old NYCHA employee died after a tree fell on him in Brooklyn during a nor'easter that caused flooding and wind damage in NYC. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Nor'easter hits NYC
A powerful nor'easter brought flooding, strong winds and dangerous ocean conditions to parts of New York City on Saturday.
Tree falls in Queens
A tree came down at 76-12 88th St. between 77th and 76th avenues around 5:40 p.m., blocking the roadway due to downed power lines.
Brooklyn worker killed
A 56-year-old NYCHA employee was killed when a tree fell on him in a parking lot at 700 Euclid Ave. in East New York, Brooklyn.
391 trees downed
The New York City Department of Parks reported 391 downed trees in the city as of 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Flooding in Howard Beach
High tide early Saturday morning turned streets into waterways, forcing residents to navigate submerged roads from 159th Road to 116th Avenue.
Businesses affected
Some businesses closed as owners assessed damage and placed sandbags around storefronts to protect against rising waters.
Residents use kayaks
Residents resorted to kayaks to get around inundated roadways between 159th Road and 160th Avenue.
Flood threat remains
City officials warned residents not to let their guard down as another high tide whipped up Saturday evening.
What to remember
A 56-year-old NYCHA employee died after a tree fell on him in Brooklyn during a nor'easter that caused flooding and wind damage in NYC.
