SEE IT: Con Ed Plant Struck By Lightning | NYC Roundup

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

SEE IT: Con Ed Plant Struck By Lightning, Engulfed In Smoke

The lightning in Astoria came hours after a severe thunderstorm tore through the city on Thursday, causing citywide infrastructural damage.

Fake Birder Harasses Women In Prospect Park, Officials Warn

Park leaders have notified the NYPD about a man at least 10 women said harassed or touched them while pretending to birdwatch in the park.

'The Water Didn't Stop': Wash Heights Man's Apartment Flooded

Matthew Bautista used every towel in the apartment, 11 rolls of paper towels, and four old NYTs to try and stop the water on Thursday.

Fraudster Who Stole 2 Harlem Brownstones Is Arrested, AG Says

A Long Island man is accused of using false documents and shell companies to steal two Harlem brownstones — one of which he still owns.

'Unplug This Plant:' Schumer Urges NYers To Reject Gas Plant Plan

Senator Schumer, politicians, and organizers in Astoria called on locals to stand up against a fracked gas proposal for an area power plant.