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Three New Yorkers died in their homes during last week’s brutal heat wave, part of a grim annual pattern — about 500 heat-related deaths each year in the city. Temperatures soared past 90°F for four straight days, with Central Park hitting 100°F — the first time since 2012. This deadly spike underscores the urgent need to protect vulnerable residents without air conditioning, as officials scramble to strengthen public health responses amid a warming climate.

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