The city Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Heat-related 911 calls and emergency room visits across New York City surged Wednesday as the summer's latest heat wave gripped the region, officials said. Emergency medical crews responded to 209 heat-related calls on Wednesday, and hospitals recorded 151 heat-related emergency room.
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The city Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Heat-related 911 calls and emergency room visits across New York City surged Wednesday as the summer's latest heat wave gripped the region, officials said. Emergency medical crews responded to 209 heat-related calls on Wednesday, and hospitals recorded 151 heat-related emergency room.
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