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All New York Suffers in a Heat Wave. It’s Worse in Jamaica, Queens.

NY Times Local · Jul 2, 2026, 5:21 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

“Heat-vulnerable” parts of the city have few trees, little shade and limited access to air-conditioning. And the risk of death is also higher.

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All New York Suffers in a Heat Wave. It’s Worse in Jamaica, Queens.

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