Extreme heat watch issued for NYC ahead of dangerous temps

Extreme heat watch issued for NYC ahead of dangerous temps

Get ready for the heat wave! The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for NYC Saturday — ahead of an expected four-day heat wave which is forecast to swamp the city in sweltering, dangerous temperatures which could break the 100-degree mark. “We’re essentially locked in to this sunny, hot pattern for basically the … Read more

Heat wave puts NYC Central Park horse drivers on ice with ‘unusually long’ stretch of work stoppages

Heat wave puts NYC Central Park horse drivers on ice with ‘unusually long’ stretch of work stoppages

It’s too hot to trot — and now New York City’s horse carriage drivers are the ones getting cooked. Horse-drawn carriage drivers say they haven’t been able to work a full day since July 5 due to the unforgiving heat – an “unusually long” work stop order from the city that’s affecting their bottom lines. … Read more

Central Park’s Dreamland Fashion Week bash breaks world record

Central Park’s Dreamland Fashion Week bash breaks world record

In the middle of a scorching heat wave, more than 3,000 New Yorkers came together in Central Park to break a world record. Billed as the city’s largest LGBTQ+ Fashion Week bash, Dreamland broke the Guinness World Record for fashion show attendees on Saturday at the ticketed extravaganza at the park’s SummerStage. Dreamland’s attendance broke … Read more

Cooler temperatures, less humidity will end NYC’s first summer heat wave

Cooler temperatures, less humidity will end NYC’s first summer heat wave

There is an end in sight. New Yorkers suffering through the city’s first official summer heat wave can expect temperatures in the low 80s on Sunday, perfect to venture back out outside. “A cold front is going to sweep through … that’s going to do two things, knock the air temperature back about 10 degrees, … Read more