NYC Cold Snap Kills 10, Sparks Questions on City's Preparedness for Vulnerable
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 02:54
NYC Cold Snap Kills 10, Sparks Questions on City's Preparedness for Vulnerable
- •At least 10 people have died in New York City due to bitter cold since last Friday, with some showing signs of hypothermia.
- •Many victims are believed to have been homeless, found in locations like a Queens park bench, near a Manhattan hospital, and under a Bronx elevated train line.
- •Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is increasing homeless outreach, opening warming centers, and limiting hospital discharges to keep people indoors.
- •A 52-year-old man, released from Elmhurst Hospital on Friday with Code Blue protocols active, was found dead on a park bench, raising concerns about city procedures.
- •Homeless advocates criticize the city's response, stating that the high death toll indicates a failure to make shelters safe and appealing for those on the streets.
Why It Matters: Frigid temperatures in NYC led to 10 deaths, prompting scrutiny of the city's support for its homeless population.
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