- Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old NYCHA employee, was killed after being struck by a falling tree in a parking lot at 700 Euclid Ave. in East New York, Brooklyn.
- Brown was rushed to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- NYCHA confirmed that Brown was an employee and expressed their condolences, stating, "We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the NYCHA community."
- The Parks Dept. reported receiving 979 service requests for damaged or fallen trees, with 356 specifically for downed trees, as crews worked 12-hour shifts to address the damage.
- In a separate incident, four people were injured by a falling tree in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old NYCHA employee, tragically lost his life when a tree fell on him in East New York, Brooklyn, during a nor'easter on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:24 p.m. at 700 Euclid Ave., near the Cypress Hills Playground.12
Brown was walking through a parking lot when the tree struck him. He was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. NYCHA expressed their condolences, stating, “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the NYCHA community.”56
Witnesses described the moment the tree fell, with one resident, David Ortiz, recalling, “It was like a loud noise, sort of like thunder.” Another neighbor noted the continuous winds leading up to the incident, saying, “It was just nonstop since probably last night.”
The Parks Department reported receiving 979 service requests for damaged or fallen trees during the storm, with crews working 12-hour shifts to address the damage. Four other individuals were also injured by falling trees in separate incidents across Brooklyn. The community mourns the loss of Brown, who was known for his kindness and dedication to his work.78
As the city continues to deal with the aftermath of the storm, officials emphasize the importance of safety in public spaces.
“The Parks Dept. received 979 service requests for damaged or fallen trees by 6 p.m., with 356 for downed trees, and deployed crews on 12-hour shifts. Separately, four people were injured by a falling tree in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.”
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