Six people have lost their lives outside in New York City during the extreme cold spell over the weekend. A 52-year-old man became one of them, found dead on a Queens street by police officers responding to a 911 call. His body was discovered at 96th Street and 34th Avenue in North Corona, Queens, where he had been left unconscious and unresponsive.
The death marks the sixth possible victim linked to the extreme cold that gripped the city, with five more people dying after being found outside on Saturday during one of the worst cold snaps New York has seen. The wind chill on both Saturday and Sunday plummeted well below freezing, putting those without shelter at risk.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, highlighting that the intense cold can be fatal for those who don't have access to warmth or shelter. He urged New Yorkers to report anyone in need of help by calling 311, which will now redirect calls to 911 during the "cold blue" emergency protocol. Social services workers are also checking on vulnerable residents.
The cause of death is still unknown and under investigation in all six cases. The medical examiner's office will determine the official causes of death once all the evidence is gathered.
The death marks the sixth possible victim linked to the extreme cold that gripped the city, with five more people dying after being found outside on Saturday during one of the worst cold snaps New York has seen. The wind chill on both Saturday and Sunday plummeted well below freezing, putting those without shelter at risk.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, highlighting that the intense cold can be fatal for those who don't have access to warmth or shelter. He urged New Yorkers to report anyone in need of help by calling 311, which will now redirect calls to 911 during the "cold blue" emergency protocol. Social services workers are also checking on vulnerable residents.
The cause of death is still unknown and under investigation in all six cases. The medical examiner's office will determine the official causes of death once all the evidence is gathered.
I feel for those who can't get to a warm place, it's like they're stuck on the side lines watching everyone else be safe and cozy while they're out there freezing 
My kids were literally shivering in the car yesterday because we were waiting in line at the grocery store, and I was so worried about them 
As a parent, you can't just leave your kids outside for hours when it's that cold, no matter how short the wait is. We're lucky to have warm homes and access to healthcare, but what about those who don't? It breaks my heart thinking about families having to go through this 
this cold snap is getting crazy!! I was literally watching the news yesterday thinking "wow, 10 degree wind chill? that's harsh" but I didn't realize it would be THIS bad 
like, what happened to people having umbrellas and hot drinks on the subway or something?!?! anyway, sad to hear about those 6 ppl who lost their lives... RIP 
can we pls just have a warm city for once? 
and btw, mayor mamdani's idea of reporting anyone in need is super thoughtful 
gotta give it to him! 
. I'm living in NYC and I've been hearing about how bad it's been for those without homes or warm places to go. It's like they're literally being left out on the streets to freeze to death 
. We need more shelters, more services, and more help getting people to safety ASAP 
. And yeah, 311 redirecting calls to 911 is a great idea - we gotta make sure everyone knows how to get help when they need it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the medical examiner's office can figure out what went down in all these cases and give us some answers soon 
news got a whole lotta hype but no action 
mayor's just makin promises, how many ppl really gonna step up 2 help ? 
. we should all be thinking of those who don't have access to warmth or shelter right now 
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like, how can you be left outside for hours with no shelter and just... die? 
i'm so sorry to those families who lost loved ones. mayor mamdani's idea of setting up a 311 hotline that redirects to 911 during the "cold blue" emergency is a good one tho, it might make a difference if people can get help sooner 
i wish more ppl would think about others when it gets cold outside, like, let's get each other outta harm's way or something 
The city is always trying to find ways to help people, but sometimes I feel like they're just throwing us a bone. "Report anyone in need of help" sounds super convenient for the mayor's campaign trail, but let's be real, when it comes down to it, what does that even mean? 
. MAYOR ZOHRAAN MAMDANI IS RIGHT ON POINT, WE SHOULD ALL BE TRYING TO LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER GETS LIKE THIS 
. I HOPE THE CITY'S SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO CHECK IN WITH VULNERABLE RESIDENTS 
. And people are dying outside, which is just crazy... My aunt knows someone who died during a cold snap a few years ago, it's still super messed up in her head 
. The mayor is trying to do something good by calling 311 for help, but I feel like they should be doing more... Like, have more shelters and warming centers set up or something 
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those without shelter or warmth are most at risk, it's like, we should be doing more to help them out, especially during emergencies like this 
I mean, come on, 6 people dead?! That's just crazy! What's going on with our city? We're one of the richest countries in the world and we can't even take care of ourselves during a freak cold spell. And now they're saying it's fatal for those who don't have access to warmth or shelter? Like, what kind of society are we living in?! 
. I mean, I've been freezing my butt off in NYC this weekend too 
but at least I had a hot cup of coffee to keep me going 
️. Not everyone is as lucky, sadly 
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