The Big Apple Bakes in Early Summer Heat Wave

City issues emergency warning as scorching temperatures make outdoor life in New York City hard on everyone from pedicab operators to street performers.

A boy has fun while cooling off at the Pier 84 water fountain in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, on June 19, 2024. Richard Moore/The Epoch Times

NEW YORK CITY—As New York City faces several days of very high temperatures, its Emergency Management team has issued warnings for people to take care of themselves and others.

Last year, 350 people died in the city during elevated summer temperatures.