Deadly Cold in New York City: Who Is Most at Risk When Temperatures Plunge?

February 16
19 mins

Episode Description

After a stretch of extreme cold in recent weeks, about two dozen people have died across New York City, most found outdoors and others at private residences. WNYC reporters Karen Yi and Brittany Kriegstein break down what officials know so far, including how many deaths were directly linked to hypothermia and the cases that challenge common assumptions about who is most vulnerable.
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