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The Independent
17 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Teen struck by lightning in NYC's Central Park as severe weather strikes the east coast
A teenager was struck by lightning in New York City 's Central Park as severe weather swept across the east coast on Thursday. New York City, along with Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., were under severe thunderstorm watches, in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. The service warned of 'large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning.' In Manhattan Thursday afternoon, a teenager was struck by lightning, CBS News reported. The outlet's sources say he was standing under a tree when he and the tree were hit. The New York City Fire Department told The Independent the teen was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center. CBS News reported, citing police, that he had injuries to his neck. Its sources said the teen was in stable condition. The National Weather Service warned people to move inside 'immediately.' 'Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning,' the service said. Lightning strikes about 25 million times a year in the U.S., according to the service. Roughly 20 people are killed and hundreds more are severely injured by lightning strikes annually around the country, the service said. New York City Emergency Management warned of possible severe thunderstorms in the area until at least 9 p.m. ET. 'Main threats are damaging winds and a very small chance of flash flooding and hail. Regardless of severity, all thunderstorms are dangerous. When it roars, go indoors,' emergency officials wrote on X Thursday afternoon. The severe thunderstorm watches for Philadelphia and Washington D.C. will also be lifted at 9 p.m. ET, according to the National Weather Service. The severe weather has forced delays in air travel on the east coast Thursday evening. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has grounded flights until 6 p.m. ET, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware. John F. Kennedy International Airport's inbound flights to New York have been delayed for an average of two and a half hours, FlightAware says. Philadelphia International Airport is experiencing departure delays of more than an hour, according to the flight tracker.
New York Post
20 hours ago
- New York Post
Teen struck by lightning in Central Park after freak thunderstorm, suffered life-threatening injuries
A 16-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by lightning in Central Park on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources tell The Post. The horrifying incident happened shortly after 3:40 p.m. inside the park near Fifth Avenue and 100th Street, the sources said. The teen, who has not been identified, was rushed to Weill Cornell Medical Center in serious condition, according to the sources. Advertisement Storm clouds move in behind One World Trade Center and the Manhattan Skyline in New York City on Thursday, June 19, 2025. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 40 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the US every year – but the chances of an individual being struck is less than one in a million. More than 90% of those who are struck survive, but 444 Americans were killed by lightning between 2006 and 2021, the agency said.
New York Post
26-05-2025
- New York Post
Good Sam straphanger pummeled unconscious, then has pockets picked — twice — on NYC train
A good Samaritan straphanger who tried to intervene during a fight on a Queens train was pummeled unconscious by the aggressor — who then picked his pockets before another suspect robbed him, too, cops said. The 61-year-old victim was on a southbound F train at the 21st Street-Queensbridge station around 9:15 p.m. May 15 when he tried to cool things off during an argument between two other commuters, police said. One of the feuding riders then turned on the do-gooder, punching and kicking him in the face until he was knocked unconscious, cops said. Cops released photos of two men who allegedly attacked a good Samaritan straphanger in Queens earlier this month. NYPD Once the rider was knocked out, the callous attacker picked the victim's pockets, grabbing unspecified items, before running off, police said. Another pickpocketer then took advantage of the victim while he was still out cold – ripping off $45 and other belongings, cops said. The victim was rushed by EMS workers to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. The suspects allegedly robbed the victim as he lay unconscious on the train. NYPD The alleged attacker, captured in a surveillance photo released by the NYPD Sunday, is described as standing about 6-foot-2 and last seen wearing a black vest over a yellow hoodie. The second alleged pickpocketer is described as a man with a heavy build last seen wearing a black jacket emblazoned with the word AYA and a black cap with the Nike logo and carrying a black rectangular backpack. Anyone with information on the brutal mugging is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at or on X @NYPDTips.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman slashed with box cutter inside NYC subway station
The Brief A woman was slashed with a box cutter inside a New York City subway station, police said. The attack happened inside the 86th Street subway station on the Upper East Side. According to police, the woman was taken to a hospital in stable condition. NEW YORK CITY - A 28-year-old woman was slashed with a box cutter inside a New York City subway station, the NYPD said. What we know The attack happened on Monday, Feb. 15, around 6:15 p.m. inside the 86th Street subway station on the Upper East Side. According to police, the woman was approached by a person who slashed her across the left cheek and right eyebrow with a box cutter. The woman was taken to New York-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center in stable condition. What we don't know The identity of the person that police were looking for was unknown at the time. The motive behind the attack was unclear. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman, 90, killed after being struck twice by cars on Upper East Side: NYPD
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) – A 90-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by two cars on the Upper East Side on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. It happened around 5:45 p.m. on York Avenue and East 72nd Street. A 68-year-old man driving a 2020 Toyota RAV4 was traveling north and making a U-turn when he struck the woman, identified as Frances Rickard, police said. More Local News Rickard was then hit by a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, according to authorities. The victim was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center where she was pronounced dead, police said. Both drivers stayed on the scene, according to authorities. No arrests were made. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
