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- The New York City medical examiner confirmed 15 of the 19 outdoor deaths during a deep freeze were due to hypothermia.
- Most victims had prior interactions with homeless services during the period between January 24 and February 7.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for his handling, emphasizing that involuntary removals would be a last resort.
- State changes allow police to remove individuals unable to care for themselves during extreme weather.
