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NYC Cold Snap Claims 17 Lives, Code Blue Alert Issued

2/4/2026

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Mayor Addresses Cold Snap

New York City reports 17 deaths amid a cold snap as of February 4, 2026.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says 13 deaths are due to hypothermia and three linked to overdoses.
The city remains under a Code Blue alert, prompting outreach and opening warming centers and buses, with critics raising concerns about administration's handling of encampments.
More than 1,100 people have been placed into shelters since the Code Blue activation.

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Mayor Tackles Heating Crisis

New York City is experiencing a severe cold snap, resulting in nearly 80,000 complaints about lack of heat and hot water in January 2023, a record high.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office reported 16 outdoor deaths linked to the cold weather.
Tenants, including Nicole Gallan from Flatbush, express frustration over inadequate responses from the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) agency, which has issued multiple violations at her building.
The city plans to enhance inspection scheduling to better address heating issues for residents.

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Mayor Addresses Cold Snap

New York City reports 17 deaths amid a cold snap as of February 4, 2026.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says 13 deaths are due to hypothermia and three linked to overdoses.
The city remains under a Code Blue alert, prompting outreach and opening warming centers and buses, with critics raising concerns about administration's handling of encampments.
More than 1,100 people have been placed into shelters since the Code Blue activation.

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