Dangerous cold turns deadly in NYC as more warming buses open in Brooklyn
City leaders say 10 people have died after being found outdoors during this prolonged cold stretch.
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As dangerously cold temperatures grip New York City, officials say the weather has already turned deadly — and more warming centers and warming buses are now open across Brooklyn to help people get out of the cold.
City leaders say 10 people have died after being found outdoors during this prolonged cold stretch. In response, the city has expanded its network of warming spaces and remains under an enhanced Code Blue, meaning emergency outreach teams are working around the clock and no one seeking warmth will be turned away.
Several warming buses are operating in Brooklyn, including a 24-hour location in Bed-Stuy.
16 Bedford Place — Open 24/7
Coney Island – Stillwell Avenue subway station — Open 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn College subway station — Open 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Outside Woodhull Hospital — Bus parked near the emergency room on Flushing Avenue, open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
No appointment or ID is required to enter a warming bus. Anyone who is cold can come inside.
There are also several indoor warming locations offering heat and food:
Kings County Hospital — Open 24/7
South Brooklyn Hospital — Open 24/7
H+H Clinic – Gotham Cumberland, 100 N. Portland Ave. — Open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
H+H Clinic – Gotham East New York, 2094 Pitkin Ave. — Open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city is facing one of the longest stretches of below-freezing temperatures on record and described the conditions as life-threatening.
Outreach teams have increased overnight operations, expanded transport services and relaxed shelter intake rules. Officials say nearly 500 placements have been made since Jan. 19 as part of Code Blue efforts.
If you see someone outside who may be struggling in the cold, officials urge you to call 311 so help can arrive quickly.
