Heat Wave

Appropriately kicking off summer, New York City's first heat wave has arrived. According to the National Weather Service, high heat and humidity are likely starting Sunday through Wednesday, with the heat idex ranging from 100 to 105 across most of the region. The city will open more than 500 cooling centers across the five boroughs on Sunday, providing air-conditioned public spaces for New Yorkers to stay safe from the extreme heat. The interactive "cool options" map displays both indoor cooling centers and outdoor options, like playgrounds with spray showers and water features.
stay cool, nYC!

After a toasty week, the city's first heatwave of the year is about to get even hotter, with Friday’s expected heat index reaching 98 degrees and as high as 109 degrees over the weekend. The city is taking precautions to keep residents safe as the temperatures continue to heat up. Mayor Bill de Blasio declared an official heat emergency and directed office buildings and residents to set their AC to 78 degrees in order to prevent another power outage. The city's annual Triathlon, originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, was just canceled for the first time in its history. While the best advice is still to stay indoors as much as possible, out of the sun, and well hydrated, there are some ways to beat the heat in the city, all for free.
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