Thinking about the homeless in a NYC heatwave: An essay

… This was right before the heatwave started but it was still very hot out The woman told me she just had to hang on just … boroughs The goal is to engage New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness and encourage them to come inside off … the prepandemic peak The primary cause of homelessness is very straightforward the lack of affordable housing An …

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

… Is it just me or is it getting pretty hot out there New York City is bracing for a heat wave this week with … beat the heat and some residents can even score a brand new air conditioning unit through a state program The states cooling …

By Celia Young |June 18, 2024 - 1:30PM
Welcome to Brick Underground’s favorite stories of 2023: Summer edition

… Also coming this week is a look at how to choose an independent living facility for seniors and our updated guide to rentstabilized apartments

By Brick Underground |August 21, 2023 - 10:30AM