heat wave

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the five boroughs and surrounding areas Tuesday and Wednesday.

New York City agencies are coordinating a response to the extreme weather later this week as the forecast becomes clearer heading into the heatwave.

The bill would set more stringent standards for the air-conditioned facilities citywide.

Heat-related emergency room visits have been climbing as New York suffers through multiple heat waves.

The temperature could feel like 100 degrees or more in certain areas on Monday and Tuesday.

Warmer weather and potentially thunderstorms could come in the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.

Rodolfo Jimenez, 41, was charged with theft of city services.

People who earn under $3,035 in gross monthly income and households with people with medical conditions exacerbated by heat are among those who may qualify.

Adams and other city officials urged residents to plan for extreme heat and check on vulnerable neighbors.

Local officials are warning residents to take precautions and find ways to keep cool.