I survived NYC without AC for three years. Here’s why I finally caved

… used to dealing with heat Editors note Brick Undergrounds Inside Stories features firstperson accounts of dramatic …

By Celia Young |June 27, 2025 - 9:30AM
Thinking about the homeless in a NYC heatwave: An essay

… sidewalk that question since theres a womenonly shelter just a few blocks away She had her possessions arrayed around … recently from readers wanting to know what they could do about homeless people entering where they lived In one case … front door that is not kept locked In another case we heard about someone paying a landlord to sleep in a hallway …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 19, 2024 - 12:30PM
How to get a free air conditioner to beat NYC’s summer heat wave

already gets a HEAP benefit for heat of $21 or more and you live in subsidized housing where your heat is included in … adults and those with preexisting health conditions The best way to stay cool is with AC but if you dont have one … the symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke according to the NYC Emergency Management agency Symptoms of heat stroke …

By Celia Young |June 18, 2024 - 1:30PM