New York City heat deaths surge as residents lack cooling access

New York City has declared multiple heat emergencies this summer, with heat-related mortality reaching approximately 500 premature deaths annually, highlighting disparities in access to cooling resources among residents.

First covered Sep 9, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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17d Inside Climate News For Many New Yorkers, Home Is No Escape From the Heat — New York City is getting hotter, and for some residents, staying cool can be a matter of life and death.

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a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov 2026 Heat Mortality Report | Environment and Health Data Portal – Environment & Health Data Portal

legistar.council.nyc.gov The New York City Council - File #: Int 0994-2024

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a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov 2026 Heat Mortality Report | Environment and Health Data Portal – Environment & Health Data Portal

nyc.gov As Summer Heats Up, the NYC Health Department Releases New Report on Heat-Related Deaths - NYC Health

citylimits.org At Least 21 New Yorkers Died From Heat Stress Last Year, City Health Dept. Says - City Limits

nyc.gov NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE

fphnyc.org Heat Is Dangerous. New Report Shows What's at Stake and How New Yorkers Can Stay Safe. - Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc.

Appeared in: 2026-09-10 (#16)

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