City News | Health and Environment

West Harlem among heat vulnerable neighborhoods in New York City as temperatures soar

While air conditioning is one of the best ways to prevent heat-related deaths, not everyone can afford the energy bill, environmental advocates say.

By Katharine Lee / City News Editor

Heat deaths are unequally distributed across neighborhoods and race.

By Katharine Lee • July 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM

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