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All New York Suffers in a Heat Wave. It’s Worse in Jamaica, Queens.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A heat wave hitting New York City has caused temperatures to reach around 100 degrees, with some neighborhoods experiencing more severe effects than others.
- Jamaica, Queens, is identified as one of the most heat-vulnerable neighborhoods in the city, lacking sufficient shade, parks, and air-conditioned spaces to provide relief.
- Residents like Christina Charlie and her daughter cope with limited shade and try to stay cool using methods such as spraying water on themselves.
- Public health experts highlight that heat vulnerability often correlates with poverty and inadequate urban infrastructure, exacerbating the impact on communities like Jamaica.
