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Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 50 stories
A nor'easter is expected to bring additional coastal flooding, power outages, and potential damage to New York City on Sunday. Parts of New Jersey, Queens, and Long Island have already experienced flooding due to heavy rains on Saturday.
A man was killed by a falling tree in Brooklyn, prompting the city to respond to numerous reports of tree damage. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and infrastructure maintenance in the area.
Police released body-worn camera footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of a woman in Times Square, identified as Pamela Cisneros, 49. Officers reported that she was armed with two large knives and had allegedly killed another woman and injured a man prior to their arrival. Despite four minutes of attempts to persuade her to drop the knives, she advanced toward the officers, prompting the shooting.
A New York City Housing Authority worker was killed when a tree fell on him in East New York during a nor'easter. The incident occurred in a parking lot at the Cypress Hills Houses complex, where the victim, a 56-year-old man, was walking. The city encourages residents to report any hazardous tree conditions.
Coastal New Jersey is experiencing flooding on roads and some homes as the first significant impacts of a nor'easter are being felt. Additionally, thousands of residents are reported to be without power due to the storm's effects.
Fortune was killed in a disagreement about drugs, and she fought hard with her attackers before she was killed, Jackson police Detective Samuel Dukes told the court. Outside court, Fortune's mother, Christy Spivey, told reporters that she had been aware that her daughter died before her body was hanged.
A nor'easter has prompted states of emergency in New York and New Jersey due to significant coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service has warned of dangerous conditions, with wind gusts in New York reaching up to 55 mph, leading to potential downed trees and power lines. Over 100,000 households in the northeast have experienced power outages, and numerous flights have been delayed or canceled as residents are advised to avoid travel during the storm.
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping within a week, stating that the deal is unacceptable. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that an agreement could be reached if necessary conditions were met, as outlined in a memorandum of understanding signed in June. The Strait has been effectively closed since the outbreak of war in February, impacting global oil and gas supplies.
A flood emergency has been declared across all 50 districts of Bangkok following 48 hours of heavy rain that submerged roads and overwhelmed the city's drainage system. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and move belongings to higher ground as the rain is expected to continue, raising concerns about further flooding. So far, no casualties have been reported, but the situation has caused significant traffic disruptions in the already congested city.