Six more victims in NYC succumbed to extreme cold snap, with officials probing potential links.
A 52-year-old Queens man was found dead on a street corner on Sunday morning, taking the city's death toll to six since the weekend's frigid weather set in. The NYPD responded to a 911 call at 96th Street and 34th Avenue in North Corona, where they discovered an unconscious man who ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the situation as "fatal" for those without shelter, vowing to do everything in his power to support vulnerable New Yorkers. The Mayor expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, warning that extreme cold poses a significant threat to the city's most vulnerable residents.
Mamdani urged citizens to report anyone who may need assistance by calling 311, with all calls being rerouted to 911 during the city's "cold blue" protocol. Department of Social Services workers have been conducting regular checks on those in need as temperatures plummet.
According to police reports, five more people had died before Sunday, including two men found dead outside in Manhattan and two others discovered deceased in separate Brooklyn locations. The causes of death are still unknown, with ongoing investigations into all six incidents.
As the city struggles through its worst cold snap in years, officials stress that extreme weather poses a deadly threat to those without adequate shelter or support. With temperatures expected to drop even lower tonight, residents are urged to be vigilant and report anyone who may need help.
A 52-year-old Queens man was found dead on a street corner on Sunday morning, taking the city's death toll to six since the weekend's frigid weather set in. The NYPD responded to a 911 call at 96th Street and 34th Avenue in North Corona, where they discovered an unconscious man who ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the situation as "fatal" for those without shelter, vowing to do everything in his power to support vulnerable New Yorkers. The Mayor expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, warning that extreme cold poses a significant threat to the city's most vulnerable residents.
Mamdani urged citizens to report anyone who may need assistance by calling 311, with all calls being rerouted to 911 during the city's "cold blue" protocol. Department of Social Services workers have been conducting regular checks on those in need as temperatures plummet.
According to police reports, five more people had died before Sunday, including two men found dead outside in Manhattan and two others discovered deceased in separate Brooklyn locations. The causes of death are still unknown, with ongoing investigations into all six incidents.
As the city struggles through its worst cold snap in years, officials stress that extreme weather poses a deadly threat to those without adequate shelter or support. With temperatures expected to drop even lower tonight, residents are urged to be vigilant and report anyone who may need help.
! Six more victims in one weekend?! That's just insane 
. Can't believe our city isn't prepared enough for something as basic as extreme cold weather 
. It's not like we're talking about some exotic disaster zone, we're literally living in NYC 
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. Like, what is it going to do?! Is there even anyone answering those calls? 
The Mayor's just throwing out empty promises and trying to sound good on camera 
. We need real action, not just words 
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It's like, basic human decency, right?! 
I swear, if I had a dollar for every time I thought about all these poor souls and how I just wanna shout at the top of my lungs 
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nyc is supposed to be the city that never sleeps but right now its like, the city that can't even keep ppl safe 
i just wish ppl could afford a decent roof over their heads or at least some warm clothes 
it's all about the vulnerable ppl who r getting hit the hardest here 
. I mean, come on, a 52-yr-old dude just chillin' on a street corner and you're like "oh well" 
. The whole "cold blue" protocol thing just sounds like bureaucratic jargon to me 
. Can we please just get our act together before someone else has to become a statistic? 
, 6 victims already & more might be dying coz they dont have a place to call their own 
the gov is trying tho, good on them for increasing support & checks on vulnerable ppl 
hope these ppl get the help they need ASAP 
has anyone tried that new hot chocolate shop downtown tho? been meaning to check it out
, but it's so sad he has to do all this because of how messed up our shelter system is 
. and 311 just routes calls to 911 anyway lol like what even is the difference 
it was like they were having a massive winter festival with hot chocolate & crepes galore! anyway, back to this cold snap... i feel bad for those ppl who r struggling 2 find warmth & shelter 
hope the mayor's efforts help bring some relief soon 
this cold snap is literally killing people 
i feel like we should have better public transportation options to get ppl to shelters esp in areas w no reliable services ... a map would b super helpful btw 
this is super scary 
of those who lost loved ones 
I wish we had more shelters 
& resources 
to help ppl in need 
but more needs 2 be done 
... I mean, six people dead from the cold? That's like, something out of a movie, right? And they're saying it's just about people not having shelter, but what if there's more to it? Like, what if some of these deaths are connected? I'm not saying it's anything sinister, but have you ever noticed how convenient it is when tragedy strikes and suddenly the city springs into action with resources? Like, what if they're trying to cover something up? And this "cold blue" protocol? Sounds like a code for something... 
. Can we please get more shelters up ASAP and make sure everyone has access to proper heat?
i mean mayor mamdani says all the right things but is it enough 
. And what's with the "cold blue" protocol? Can't they just get it together and make sure everyone has access to heat 
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