De Blasio urges New Yorkers to stay cool in heat wave
Thermostat Set to 78 Degrees at City Hall, He Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio urged New Yorkers to take steps to keep themselves and vulnerable neighbors cool and hydrated at a press conference held in Brooklyn at the height of Monday’s blistering hot weather.
The National Weather Service issued heat and air quality alerts on Monday as temperatures soared into the 90s and heat index values past 100. Tuesday’s forecast calls for the mercury hit the 90s again.
Residents should use their air conditioning or go to one of 500 city cooling centers, the mayor said, as well as drink plenty of water and limit strenuous activity. Public pools will be kept open until 8 p.m., an hour later than usual.