News12 New York
N12 Originals
Numbers & Links
Local
Crime
Weather
NYC Politics
Rebuilding Brooklyn
Vote 2026: Brooklyn primary election

How to beat the heat during potential NYC heat wave

According to the New York City Parks Department, cooling centers will only be open when temperatures are at 95 degrees or higher.

News 12 Staff

Jul 24, 2023, 9:01 PM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

With a three-day stretch of temperature highs in the 90s expected to start on Wednesday, New Yorkers are looking for ways to beat the heat. 

According to the New York City Parks Department, cooling centers will only be open when temperatures are at 95 degrees or higher. Until those cooling centers open, residents are taking to their local pool, staying hydrated, wearing lighter and looser clothing, and more to stay safe. 

News 12's Brittany Cadet spoke with Bronx residents at the Van Cortlandt Park pool on how they're looking to beat the heat. 



More Stories

Top Stories

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices