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

Feb 16, 2026
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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