Cooling centers open on Staten Island as heat advisory hits NYC

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As New York City prepares for a dangerous stretch of heat through Wednesday, cooling centers around the five boroughs have been activated, including on Staten Island.

According to New York City’s emergency notification system, the cooling centers will be open from Tuesday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 20.

These centers are air-conditioned spaces — including libraries, parks department facilities, and older adult centers — that are available to the public during heat emergencies…

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