Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old employee of the New York City Housing Authority, was fatally injured while working an extra shift in an eastern Brooklyn neighbourhood, according to local reports.
The Office of the NYC Public Advocate expressed their sorrow on social media, stating, “We mourn deeply for the loss of Leighton Brown, a NYCHA employee who faithfully served Brooklyn residents and was known for his warm personality.”
A nor’easter has caused widespread power outages, affecting over 160,000 households predominantly in the north-eastern United States, as reported by PowerOutage.
On Saturday, more than 2,400 flights were delayed, with another 1,199 cancelled, according to FlightAware. The full moon is expected to worsen coastal flooding, with streets and homes in Surf City and Manasquan, New Jersey, inundated by floodwater.
