A beloved New York City Housing Authority worker was killed by a tree that fell on him Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn as heavy winds from a nor’easter whipped the city. The victim, 56, was struck by the tree around 3:24 p.m. at the NYCHA Cypress Hills Houses at Euclid and Dumont Aves. in East New York, cops said. “We can confirm that this individual was a NYCHA employee,” a NYCHA spokesperson said. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the NYCHA community.” READ MORE submitted by /u/nydailynews [link] [comments]

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