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Brewer cites heat mortality statistics and climate change concerns

New York City Council · Jul 16, 2026 · starts 0:01:36 · 23 sec

Brewer reports that 500 New Yorkers died prematurely from preventable heat illnesses last year, and warns that climate change will increase extreme heat days, noting three heat advisories already issued this year.

Gale A. Brewer

Last year, according to emergency management, 500 New Yorkers died prematurely due to preventable heat illnesses.

Gale A. Brewer

As climate change effects are felt in our city, the number of extreme heat days will only continue to rise.

Gale A. Brewer

The city has already issued three extreme heat advisories this year, one of which was earlier this week.