“Heat-vulnerable” parts of the city have few trees, little shade and limited access to air-conditioning. And the risk of death is also higher.Because the fountains at the playground near his house were not working, Chris Rousseau took his daughter to a park further in Jamaica, Queens. Fortunately, the sprinklers were on.
All New York Suffers in a Heat Wave. It’s Worse in Jamaica, Queens.
Scritto il 02/07/2026