A Housing Authority worker was killed in East New York when a tree collapsed onto him during a weekend nor’easter, as strong winds swept through the city. The incident occurred near Cypress Hills Playground, where authorities responded to the storm’s severe conditions. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed, leaving family and colleagues to mourn a sudden loss amid hazardous weather. The storm’s high winds have also led to widespread power outages and travel disruptions across the region.


A New York City Housing Authority worker died Saturday when a tree fell on him in East New York, near Cypress Hills Playground, as the city endured this weekend’s nor’easter. The victim, a 56-year-old man whose name was not been released,