Where New Yorkers Can Go to Duck the Vicious Heat

The city is in the midst of a brutal heatwave, and while vicious temperatures aren’t particularly pleasant, New York City always has the typical heat-relief spots (movie theaters, indoor restaurants) to help locals cool down when the mercury spikes. For those unable to hit up Barbenheimer for an afternoon or a round of margaritas at Mezcali, the city is still providing multiple cooling centers across the five boroughs. 

The New York Times compiled a partial list of locations, but the NYC Emergency Management Department has a handy cooling center finder to facilitate quick A/C breaks.

The map-finder tool will point you to one of the more than 200 cooling centers open throughout the city, so you can stop by a center near you or pick any spot that’s convenient. Hours vary and are subject to change daily, so be sure to check the finder for updates.

Here are the cooling centers that are open south of Chambers Street: 

For those offline, you can always call 311 to find the nearest location.

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