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Heat Wave in NYC: Cooling the City | New York City News
New York’s scorching July heat wave is turning deadly, with already recorded heat-related deaths in homes — and the city’s response is being tested. Cooling centers, popping up in libraries and even Petco stores, face criticism for poor placement in the hottest neighborhoods. While a new law aims to ensure every tenant has AC by 2030, help for purchasing units is scarce and applications vanish quickly. Long-term solutions include reflective bus shelter films, expanding tree canopies, and experimenting with cool pavement. But the most vulnerable — outdoor workers — still lack adequate rest…
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