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Pete Davidson Demands BQE Fixes on Kimmel, Mamdani Cites 2030 Start Date
Comedian Pete Davidson used his appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to directly challenge NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). Davidson expressed frustration over decades of stalled construction and perceived corruption, while Mamdani pointed to a $4 billion rehabilitation plan scheduled to begin in 2030.
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Beloved NYCHA Handyman Leighton Brown Killed by Falling Tree in Brooklyn Nor'easter
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Nor'easter's Second Wave Leaves NYC in Flood, Kills One, and Strands Thousands
A powerful nor'easter battered the Tri-State area from Friday through Sunday, causing severe coastal flooding, widespread power outages, and one fatality. The storm killed NYCHA worker Leighton Brown in Brooklyn and injured four others, including two children, when a tree fell in a playground. Coastal neighborhoods in Queens and Long Island saw historic flooding, with some residents reporting water levels comparable to Hurricane Sandy. Nearly 40,000 people were left without power at the peak, though utilities have since restored service to the vast majority. Cleanup efforts continue as winds subside but rain persists into Monday.
Ring Camera Captures Amazon Driver Urinating in Greenwich Village Lobby
A 30-year-old tenant in Greenwich Village reported that an Amazon delivery driver urinated in his apartment lobby on August 26, damaging personal property. Ring camera footage shows the driver, wearing a uniform, entering the building and urinating on furniture and shoes. The resident rejected a $50 gift card from Amazon and is pursuing legal action. Amazon stated the driver was a third-party contractor who has been removed from the platform.
NYCHA worker Leighton Brown dies after tree falls in East New York during nor'easter
Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee, was killed on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when a tree fell on him in East New York, Brooklyn. The incident occurred around 3:24 p.m. near the Cypress Hills Houses complex at 700 Euclid Avenue, during a nor'easter bringing 60 mph wind gusts. Brown was transported to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The storm caused widespread damage across New York City, including coastal flooding in Howard Beach and multiple other tree-related injuries. Wind gusts are expected to reach 80 mph on Sunday, prompting the Parks Department to deploy crews for 12-hour shifts to address over 350 reports of downed trees.
Lawsuit Alleges Rapper Snake IIz Raped Intoxicated Radio Host in Brooklyn Hotel
A former radio host has filed a civil lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court against New Jersey rapper Keyon Hart, known as Snake IIz, alleging he raped her while she was intoxicated and barely conscious in a Brooklyn hotel room on July 4, 2025. The complaint, filed on September 11, claims the 45-year-old artist ignored the 40-year-old plaintiff's pleas to stop and later attempted to gaslight her by denying the assault occurred. Hart has denied the allegations, calling the accuser a liar, while his attorney declined to comment. The case stems from a professional relationship that began in 2016, with the plaintiff alleging Hart used promises of song collaborations to maintain proximity to her.
Westchester officials launch multi-agency search for coyote after woman bitten on hiking trail
A woman was bitten on the ankle by a coyote on the Old Croton Aqueduct path in Hastings-on-Hudson on September 23. The animal is suspected of being rabid due to its aggressive behavior. The victim is receiving preventative treatment, and multiple agencies are searching for the coyote, which has been spotted in Greenburgh.
Nor'easter Forces First-Ever Cancellation of Global Citizen Festival in Central Park
The annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was canceled for the first time in 14 years due to a powerful nor'easter threatening New York City this weekend. Organizers cited safety concerns for tens of thousands of attendees and staff, with refunds being processed for tickets. The storm also forced the cancellation of other major NYC outdoor events, including All Things Go and the CBGB Festival.
Disoriented on the rails: two 24-year-olds fatally struck by NYC subway, investigators say
Two 24-year-olds, Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, were fatally struck by a southbound No. 4 train at Manhattan’s Spring Street station after reportedly sitting on the tracks; video shows them calmly on the rails as the train approached, and investigators are probing whether intoxication or disorientation contributed to the tragedy, with no suicide notes found and the motive under review.
Mob Loots South Los Angeles Superior Grocers During Illegal Street Takeover
A mob of more than 20 looters stormed a Superior Grocers in South Los Angeles during an illegal street takeover early Sunday, forcing employees to flee upstairs and barricade themselves; LAPD took one person into custody and no injuries were reported. The incident is part of a broader wave of smash-and-grab thefts linked to street takeovers, with authorities forming a task force to crack down on the crimes and store reopenings uncertain.
Three headlamp-clad sewer explorers surface near Penn Station in viral NYC clip
A TikTok video shows three men wearing headlamps and overalls emerging from a manhole at 32nd Street and Seventh Avenue near Penn Station in Manhattan. The NYPD is investigating and no arrests have been made; authorities caution that entering manholes is illegal and dangerous due to toxic gases, unstable surfaces and flood risks. The incident follows earlier sightings of people emerging from manholes in Williamsburg and Gravesend, which investigators say involve scavenging in the city’s sewer system for items of value.
Midtown McDonald’s stabbing shocks Times Square area, police say unprovoked
A 19-year-old Australian tourist was stabbed in an unprovoked attack inside a Midtown Manhattan McDonald’s near Eighth Avenue and Penn Station around 2 a.m.; he was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. Police arrested 25-year-old Juan Mercedes at the scene and charged him with second‑degree assault; Mercedes, a Florida resident, remained in custody as the investigation continued.