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flag Thirteen people died on NYC streets during a severe January 2026 cold snap, with hypothermia suspected in at least seven.

flag Thirteen people died on New York City streets during a prolonged cold snap in late January 2026, the city confirmed, with hypothermia suspected in at least seven cases. flag Despite a record-breaking stretch of sub-32°F temperatures and an extended Code Blue emergency, including expanded outreach, warming buses, and low-barrier shelter openings, deaths were reported across all five boroughs. flag Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that existing protocols were insufficient, and officials noted that six of the deceased had prior contact with homeless services. flag Advocates highlight a shortage of safe, trauma-informed shelters for those with mental health or cognitive challenges, while concerns grow over hospital discharge practices during extreme weather. flag The city continues emergency efforts, with over 800 shelter placements made, as freezing temperatures are forecast through at least February 7.

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