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NYCHA employee struck and killed by falling tree in Brooklyn
Spectrum News NY1 • • nation
Key Points:
- A 56-year-old man, Leighton Brown, was killed when a tree uprooted and fell during a nor'easter at the Cyprus Hills public housing development in Brooklyn on Saturday night.
- Brown was a longtime employee of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and was highly regarded for his dedication and work within the community.
- Tenant association president James Alcivar described Brown as a trusted and hardworking individual who was passionate about his job.
- NYCHA expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to Brown's family and the broader NYCHA community.
