Google’s scheduled Android event for October 29 in New York City has been cancelled due to impending Hurricane Sandy. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency as the storm approaches, and Google's waterfront pier venue has been designated as an evacuation zone.
Event Status: Google's October 29 Android press event in New York City has been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy evacuation orders.
The cancellation delays Google's expected reveal of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean alongside new Nexus devices. While Google has not yet announced a rescheduled date, new announcements are expected shortly once the storm passes.
Meanwhile, Microsoft's planned Windows Phone 8 event will proceed as scheduled in San Francisco on the same day.
Source: The Verge