Fire Island

A Long Island swimmer has vanished in the ocean off Fire Island, New York, during a deadly nor'easter, prompting officials to launch a search operation. The storm has already caused at least one death in the region, and conditions at sea are described as dangerous, complicating rescue efforts along the shoreline.

A nor'easter has flooded parts of Fire Island, New York, prompting water rescues of residents caught by rising water. Local officials say a mayor had issued warnings ahead of the storm, but some residents were still stranded. The coastal community faces continued flooding and cleanup as the storm passes.