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NYC Heat Wave: Survival Guide | New York City News
New York City is gearing up for a brutal heat wave with temps hitting over 100 degrees — Mayor Mamdani has declared a Heat Emergency, opening cooling centers and reminding residents of their rights. Last year’s record 21 heat deaths, mostly in a single four-day stretch, made this a wake-up call. Cooling centers are popping up in libraries and senior centers, while COOL vans will hand out water, sunscreen, and even transport folks to hospitals. Outdoor workers get special pop-up stations with misting fans and towels. No legal “right to cooling” yet — a new law will mandate AC at 78°F by 2030 —…
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