Mayor Adams Opens Cooling Centers Ahead of Heat Wave

By Idy Perl

Ahead of the heat wave coming to New York Mayor Adams and the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zach Iscol announced the opening of multiple cooling centers around New York City where residents can pop into to cool off from the heat.

With the “Beat the Heat” guide, residents can easily find an air-conditioned space near them, including public libraries, cafes, museums, and of course, the cooling centers. 

"We want all New Yorkers to enjoy being outside during these beautiful summer days, but we also want to make sure we are all prepared for those days when it’s too hot, as well as for other extreme weather events like hurricanes, flash floods, and wildfire smoke," said Mayor Adams. "This year, we have expanded the number of cooling centers across the city, updated our air quality emergency guidelines, and prepared all year for the upcoming hurricane season. This administration is getting ready in advance — and we want all New Yorkers to be ready, too.”

To find a cooling center near you, enter your location here: https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/ 

In Boro Park, cooling centers are located at the Boro Park Y at 4912 14th Ave, Amico Senior Center at 5901 13th Ave, Agudath Israel Older Adult Center at 5602 11th Ave, and more.