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Heat Crisis: Free AC Initiative for Low-Income Residents

7/17/2025

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In New York, the sweltering heat poses a serious risk to low-income residents, making air conditioning a lifeline against heat-related illnesses. Despite a $400 million boost for heating and cooling, funding for cooling has plummeted from $22 million to $15 million. A new initiative aims to provide free air conditioners to low-income residents battling asthma, but only while supplies last.

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In New York, the sweltering heat poses a serious risk to low-income residents, making air conditioning a lifeline against heat-related illnesses. Despite a $400 million boost for heating and cooling, funding for cooling has plummeted from $22 million to $15 million. A new initiative aims to provide free air conditioners to low-income residents battling asthma, but only while supplies last.