# 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.
- Title: 1 Dead as Nor'easter Tops Trees in NYC · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nor'easter, new york city, flooding, wind damage, tree fall, nycha, broadway, brooklyn, queens, flood threat, emergency response, news
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/noreaster-threatens-nyc-flooding-wind-damage/19876728
- Published: 2026-09-26T17:39:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nor'easter, new york city, flooding, wind damage, tree fall, nycha, broadway, brooklyn, queens, flood threat, emergency response, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.