Cold-related deaths reach 13 as cold snap continues, city expands warming sites

"The city has been under a Code Blue since Jan. 19, and Mamdani said the New York City Department of Homeless Services has placed approximately 1,000 people in shelters or other safe warming areas."

""I think we have to use every single option," said Mayor Mamdani."

"City Hall is expanding warming options across the boroughs, including 24/7 warming buses at Atlantic Terminal and outside Woodhull Hospital, plus overnight warming space at Cumberland and other sites."

"Weather forecasts predict another freezing week with days in the mid-20s and nights in the teens and single digits."

New York City experienced a prolonged cold stretch during which at least 16 people died outdoors; preliminary findings link 13 deaths to hypothermia and three to overdoses. The city has been under a Code Blue since Jan. 19. The New York City Department of Homeless Services placed approximately 1,000 people in shelters or other safe warming areas. City Hall expanded warming options across the boroughs, including 24/7 warming buses at Atlantic Terminal and outside Woodhull Hospital, and overnight warming space at Cumberland and other sites. Weather forecasts predict another freezing week with daytime temperatures in the mid-20s and nights in the teens and single digits. Every available option is being employed to protect vulnerable residents during the cold.

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