Because today's heat index is expected to exceed 95 degrees and tomorrow's may exceed 100 degrees, New York City is opening its cooling centers. They're located in air-conditioned public facilities and are for use by people who are experiencing physical discomfort from the heat.
Our neighborhood has several cooling centers. Call ahead to make sure they're open. Two of them are
Windsor Terrace Library
160 East Fifth Street
Phone: (718) 686-9707
160 East Fifth Street
Phone: (718) 686-9707
Contact:
Barbara Delamadrid, Ianthee Williams
Barbara Delamadrid, Ianthee Williams Hours*:Tu 10-6; W 1-8; Th 1-6; F 1-6; Sa 10-5
ExtendedHours:No
Wheelchair Accessible:NO
Tu 10-6; W 1-8; Th 1-6; F 1-6; Sa 10-5Extended
Hours:NoWheelchair Accessible:
NOKensington Library
410 Ditmas Avenue
contact:Gladys Russo, William Lewnes
Hours*:M 10-6; Tu 1-8; W 1-6; Th 1-8; F 10-6
ExtendedHours:No
Wheelchair Accessible:NO
Gladys Russo, William LewnesHours*:
M 10-6; Tu 1-8; W 1-6; Th 1-8; F 10-6Extended
Hours:NoWheelchair Accessible:
NOSee http://gis.nyc.gov/oem/cc/index.htm for additional locations or call 311.
See http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/home/home.shtml for information on staying safe in the heat.