When the heat index is predicted to be dangerously high like it is today, NYC opens Cooling Centers in air-conditioned public facilities to offer people relief from the heat.
Hours vary by location and may change from day to day, so call ahead to confirm.
New York City opens cooling centers in air-conditioned public facilities for those experiencing physical discomfort during heat waves.
To learn more about ways to stay cool, or enter your address or intersection and then select "Submit" to find a cooling center near you.
http://maps.nyc.gov/oem/cc/index.htm;jsessionid=C9BE207494CD9630CE40B34…
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