Tag: heat-wave

Con Edison urges energy cuts in parts of Brooklyn as heat index soars

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil As Brooklyn swelters under the city’s first major heat wave of the year, Con Edison is urging more than 100,000 customers in parts of the borough to cut back on energy use while crews work to repair damaged equipment. With an extreme heat warning in effect through…

The heat is on! Brooklyn braces for first heat wave of summer 2025

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The dog days of summer are making an early appearance, and Brooklynites are finding all kinds of ways to stay cool as an extreme heat warning remains in effect for the city through Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to near 100 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, with the heat…

NYC heat wave: How to beat the heat in Brooklyn this week

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Jun. 17, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil New York City is gearing up for a significant heat wave this week, with temperatures set to peak at a sweltering highs Thursday and Friday. City officials have already activated emergency measures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents as the city braces for the “extreme heat…
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