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- 1Man killed by falling tree in Brooklyn as NYC fields damage reports●Man killed by falling tree in Brooklyn, NYC responds to hundreds of tree damage reports https://gothamist.com/news/man-k
A man was killed by a falling tree in Brooklyn as New York City responded to hundreds of reports of tree damage across the five boroughs. The incident highlights the dangers posed by the city's aging urban tree canopy during severe weather, and officials urged residents to report damaged or leaning trees.
- 2Tree falls on car in Brooklyn as nor'easter winds hit New York●Tree falls on car in Brooklyn as city braces for high winds from nor'easter
A tree fell onto a car in Brooklyn as New York City prepared for strong winds from an approaching nor'easter. No injuries were reported in the incident, which came as officials warned residents about hazardous conditions, downed branches and possible power outages across the city. The storm's arrival has put emergency crews on alert and prompted warnings for drivers to avoid parking near large trees.
- 3Report Reveals Ben Simmons' Reason for NBA Return with Kings▼Sacramento Kings Guard Ben Simmons’ Reason for NBA Return Revealed
Reports say former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons has joined the Sacramento Kings, with the reported motivation behind his NBA comeback now coming to light. Details remain thin beyond headlines from Yahoo Sports and Heavy, but the signing has drawn attention given Simmons' long absence from the league and injury struggles since leaving the Brooklyn Nets and Portland trail of short stints.
- 4Nor'easter storm bears down on New York City●And presumably, # ProspectPark # Brooklyn will be hard hit, again https://www. nytimes.com/live/2026/09/26/ny region/nor
A nor'easter is moving through the New York region, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to New York City and Boston. Commenters worry that Prospect Park in Brooklyn, which has already lost large numbers of trees in recent storms, will suffer damage again. The New York Times is running live coverage of the storm's impact across the area.