MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES CITY HAS CONNECTED 3,500+ HOMELESS NEW YORKERS FROM STREETS AND SUBWAYS TO PERMANENT HOUSING

 

Figure Includes 1,000+ New Yorkers Moved From Subway to Permanent Homes  Thanks to Mayor Adams’ Subway Safety Plan 

  

City Continues to Aggressively Expand Safety Net with 400 New Safe Haven Beds Coming Online by End of 2025 

  

Announcement Launches Administration’s “End Culture of Anything Goes” Campaign, Highlighting Mayor Adams’ Efforts to Change Culture, Laws, and Investments That Improve Quality of Life and Prevent Public Disorder on City Streets 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today celebrated major progress in the city’s efforts to connect New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to permanent housing, announcing the placement of more than 3,500 New Yorkers who were previously living unsheltered in permanent homes. The milestones come as a result of key Adams administration initiatives — like Mayor Adams’ Subway Safety Plan, which conducts targeted outreach across end-of-line subway stations to engage harder-to-reach New Yorkers experiencing homelessness — as well as historic investments in housing and services for this population.  

  

More specifically, the city has placed over 1,000 New Yorkers who were living unsheltered in the subway system into permanent homes since early 2022. In total, since the start of this administration, the city has also helped more than 3,500 New Yorkers transition from living on city streets and subways to permanent housing through the aggressive expansion of and investment in Safe Haven and stabilization beds, both of which offer specialized transitional housing support for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.  

  

Today’s announcement also kicks off Mayor Adams’ “End Culture of Anything Goes” campaign, the administration’s commitment to end the culture of ‘anything goes’ and improve quality of life on city streets. The campaign will highlight the work the administration has done to date to change the culture and laws that prevented people with severe mental illness from getting the help they needed, while simultaneously making the investments necessary to support outreach, harm reduction, wraparound services, and housing — all in an effort to make lasting impacts in lives and communities. Mayor Adams is bringing the same energy and approach that proved to be successful in carving a new path to help people with severe mental illness to addressing other health crises playing out on city streets and will soon lay out how he plans to realize that vision.  

  

“From the beginning, we said we needed to build trust with the city’s unsheltered population, whether outside, on our subways, or in our shelters, and in the three years since our administration began this work, we have now connected more than 3,500 homeless individuals to permanent housing, and thousands more to shelter,” said Mayor Adams. “This success would not be possible without our historic investments in Safe Haven and stabilization beds, our record-breaking creation of affordable housing, and a laser-focus on addressing homelessness on our streets and in our subways. More work remains, but it’s clear that the years of walking by New Yorkers in need are over and this milestone is further proof that we’re continuing to make New York City a safer, more affordable city.” 

   

“As we mark important progress strengthening pathways to stable housing for New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness, we resolve to keep building on person-centered solutions that meet our vulnerable neighbors where they are,” said DSS Commissioner Wasow Park. “Through the city's vital investments in the Safe Haven model and the dedication of hundreds of outreach workers who prioritize dignity, trust, and compassion every step of the way, we were able to help more than 3,500 New Yorkers who were living unsheltered move into permanent homes. The ongoing expansion of Safe Havens will further reinforce our efforts to break the cycle of homelessness for New Yorkers who have been consistently failed by society at large.” 

  

In February 2022, Mayor Adams launched the Subway Safety Plan to intensify multi-agency outreach efforts across end-of-line subway stations. As part of this plan, Mayor Adams also made unprecedented investments in a comprehensive continuum of care designed to meet the unique needs of New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in the subway system. Since the start of the Subway Safety Plan, more than 8,600 New Yorkers have been connected to shelter, with over 1,000 now in permanent, affordable housing. These efforts complement the city’s 24X7 above-ground HOME-STAT outreach efforts — one of the most comprehensive outreach programs in the nation — which have also resulted in vital connections to shelter services for thousands of New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness across city streets, parks, and other public places. As of today, DSS has approximately 400 outreach staff canvassing the five boroughs around-the-clock; this includes a reliable network of contracted outreach workers from not-for-profit human services providers with extensive experience addressing unsheltered homelessness. 

  

The city continues to build on the aggressive expansion of Safe Haven and stabilization beds, which have proven effective in facilitating connections to permanent housing for vulnerable New Yorkers who tend to cycle in and out of the traditional shelter system. The city has opened nearly 1,400 new Safe Haven and stabilization beds during this administration, bringing the overall capacity to 4,000 low-barrier beds as of today. Last year alone, nearly 1,200 New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness were placed in permanent housing from low-barrier beds reflecting a 19 percent increase year over year. More than 3,500 unsheltered New Yorkers have been able to transition from living on the streets and subways to permanent housing since the start of this administration. Additionally, since January 2022, over 14,000 individuals have checked into a low-barrier shelter bed thanks to the Adams administration’s efforts.  

  

Building on all these efforts, earlier this year in his State of the City address, Mayor Adams announced a historic $650 million plan to tackle homelessness, which includes a dramatic expansion of the city's capacity to serve people experiencing unsheltered homelessness by adding 900 Safe Haven shelter beds and 100 Runaway and Homeless Youth Beds — offering intensive wraparound services and specialized resources that drastically increase success rates. Additionally, under a new, innovative model, “Bridge to Home,” that is also part of this $650 million plan, NYC Health + Hospitals will offer supportive, home-like environments to patients with serious mental illness who are ready for discharge from the hospital but do not yet have a place to go. By offering patients intensive treatment and comprehensive support, Bridge to Home aims to keep patients on a path toward sustained success, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations, decreasing street homelessness and reliance on shelters, and lowering interactions with the criminal justice system.  

  

Building on his efforts to connect homeless New Yorkers to permanent housing, Mayor Adams recently announced that the city broke multiple records for producing and connecting New Yorkers to affordable homes in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, delivering the affordable housing that New Yorkers need and reinforcing the Adams administration’s position as the most pro-housing administration in city history. Among the numerous records broken in the most recent fiscal year were producing the most affordable housing units for formerly homeless households, placing the most homeless New Yorkers into permanent affordable housing, and connecting the most New Yorkers to affordable homes through the city’s affordable housing lottery — all three records broken three fiscal years in a row.  

  

Between historic efforts by the Adams administration to finance the creation and preservation of housing, speed up the production of new homes, rehabilitate public housing, pass landmark rezoning initiatives, successful advocacy in Albany to pass a historic housing deal last year, initiatives to build new homes on city-owned sites, and much more, the Adams administration has created, preserved, or planned for approximately 426,800 homes for New Yorkers — including at least 250,000 affordable homes — over the next 15 years. 

Governor Hochul Marches in 43rd Annual National Dominican Day Parade

Governor Hochul: “Here in New York, we love our immigrant community. Dominican community — they came here to work, make our lives more vibrant, to share their culture and food, and we reject the efforts to remove them, these hard working individuals from their homes and their business and schools. And we'll stand up in solidarity with them as we go forward to make sure the law-abiding individuals feel it and know that this is their home.”

Buenos días a todos.  I am so proud to be here once again as your Governor kicking off this parade, the 43rd celebration of all that is magnificent and fun about the Dominican community. Over a million strong right here in New York City, and in fact, I love the Dominican Republic so much that I'll be heading down there this fall. More details are coming, but I'm very excited about deepening our ties, having trade relations, helping our businesses in both countries, as well as continuing our work on the $12 million Dominican Cultural Center in Northern Manhattan, which we're working on as well. So proud of all the honorees.

Proud to be here with you, but also one strong message. Here in New York, we love our immigrant community. Dominican community — they came here to work, make our lives more vibrant, to share their culture and food, and we reject the efforts to remove them, these hard working individuals from their homes and their business and schools. And we'll stand up in solidarity with them as we go forward to make sure the law-abiding individuals feel it and know that this is their home. 

United States Department of Justice Transfers 14 Mexican Nationals with Drug Convictions to Mexico Pursuant to the U.S.-Mexico International Prisoner Transfer Treaty

 

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, with the assistance of the Department’s Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), transferred 14 Mexican nationals serving prison sentences for drug distribution-related convictions in the United States to their home country on Friday. The transfer was made pursuant to the United States’ prisoner transfer treaty with the Government of Mexico.

“Friday’s transfer of 14 federal inmates to correctional authorities in Mexico has saved the United States over $4 million by eliminating the need to pay incarceration costs for the 96 years remaining on their combined sentences,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “The Justice Department will continue such transfers – pursuant to our treaty with Mexico – to reduce incarceration costs and relieve overcrowding in our federal prisons.”

All 14 inmates transferred Friday were serving sentences relating to the distribution of controlled substances. The inmates will complete the remainder of their sentences in Mexico pursuant to the treaty. The inmates requested to be transferred to their home country, and the governments of both the United States and Mexico approved these transfers.

The transfer was part of the United States’ congressionally enacted International Prisoner Transfer Program. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs’s International Prisoner Transfer Unit (IPTU) administers the program and coordinates all treaty-based international prisoner transfers.

Under the program, approved foreign national inmates in federal and state prisons are transferred, under certain circumstances, to complete their prison sentences in their native countries’ prisons. The United States has entered into 10 additional bilateral transfer agreements and two multilateral transfer conventions. These international agreements give the United States transfer treaty relationships with more than 85 countries.

To learn more about the International Prisoner Transfer Program, visit: www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-oia/iptu 

STATE SENATOR GUSTAVO RIVERA HOSTS ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AND RESOURCE FAIR

 

MAYOR ADAMS AND NYPD COMMISSIONER TISCH EXPAND QUALITY OF LIFE TEAMS ACROSS ALL OF QUEENS FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL PILOT LAUNCH

 

Since Inception, Q-Teams Have Responded to Over 31,500 Quality-of-Life Calls

Pilot Commands Reduced Non-Emergency Response Times by Average of 47 Minutes

Announcement Launches Administration’s “End Culture of Anything Goes” Campaign, Highlighting Mayor Adams’ Efforts to Change Culture, Laws, and Investments That Improve Quality of Life and Prevent Public Disorder on City Streets

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life Division “Q-Teams” across the entire borough of Queens. The expansion of Q-Teams across Queens doubles down on the NYPD’s focus on tackling the daily issues that impact New Yorkers’ sense of safety and well-being, including cracking down on illegal mopeds, towing abandoned and derelict vehicles, cleaning up encampments, addressing outdoor drug use, and responding to noise complaints.

Starting this past April, the NYPD launched Q-Teams in six pilot commands, and to date, these teams have improved non-emergency response times by an average of 47 minutes citywide, while towing 701 vehicles and seizing 318 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds. Following the success of the pilot program, the NYPD expanded Q-Teams to every precinct in Manhattan on July 14 and throughout the Bronx on July 21 and Brooklyn on July 28. To date, Q-Teams have responded to more than 31,500 911 and 311 calls. The NYPD will continue to expand these efforts to every precinct in Staten Island on August 18 and to all housing commands on August 25.

Today’s announcement also kicks off Mayor Adams’ “End Culture of Anything Goes” campaign. The campaign will highlight the work the administration has done to date to change the culture and laws that prevented people with severe mental illness from getting the help they needed, while simultaneously making the investments necessary to support outreach, harm reduction, wraparound services, and housing — all in an effort to make lasting impacts in lives and communities. Mayor Adams is bringing the same energy and approach that proved to be successful in carving a new path to help people with severe mental illness to addressing other health crises playing out on city streets, and will soon lay out how he plans to realize that vision.

“Every New Yorker deserves to have a level of security, whether it’s taking their kids to school, walking in their neighborhood, going to work, or visiting loved ones. That is why, earlier this year, we created the new NYPD Quality of Life Division and launched a pilot program to address quality-of-life issues across our city, and since expanding the program to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, the results have got even better,” said Mayor Adams. “These teams answered more than 31,500 calls for service and cut average non-emergency response times by about 47 minutes. With the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life Division across all of Queens, we are doing everything we can to ensure that New York City remains the safest big city in America and the best place to raise a family.”

“When the Quality of Life Division launched earlier this year, our goal was clear and concise: build a team focused entirely on addressing the conditions that make daily life harder for New Yorkers — and that’s exactly what we have done,” said NYPD Commissioner Tisch. “Our Q-Teams solve the daily problems that add up and chip away at a community’s sense of order. These teams are towing the abandoned vehicle on your block, responding to the noise complaints at late hours, and addressing the illegal parking that has persisted for too long. New Yorkers should feel safe on every block, in every community, and throughout every borough, and with this expansion to every precinct in Queens, we are one step closer to making that a goal reality.”

Program Results

On April 14, the NYPD launched Q-Teams across six pilot commands: the 13th, 40th, 60th, 75th, and 101st precincts, along with Police Service Area 1. Since the launch and through August 7, Q-Teams have responded directly to communities and made significant improvements to New Yorkers’ quality-of-life concerns.

Six Pilot Commands:

• Responded to 17,341 911 and 311 calls.  
• Towed 701 abandoned and derelict vehicles.  
• Seized 318 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds.

Manhattan Q-Teams:

• Responded to 4,903 911 and 311 calls.  
• Towed 106 abandoned and derelict vehicles.  
• Seized 124 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds.

Bronx Q-Teams:

• Responded to 4,789 911 and 311 calls.  
• Towed 56 abandoned and derelict vehicles.  
• Seized 65 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds. 

Brooklyn Q-Teams:

• Responded to 4,548 911 and 311 calls.  
• Towed 188 abandoned and derelict vehicles.  
• Seized 59 illegal e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds. 

In addition to Q-Team operations, the following NYPD units also contributed to addressing quality-of-life concerns in the pilot commands, as well as in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn through August 7, with the results below:

• Vehicle Response Team: Towed 5,650 abandoned or derelict vehicles. 
• Smoke Shop Task Force: Executed 1,085 inspections and padlocked 198 smoke shops. 
• Encampment Team: Resolved 1,412 homeless conditions. 

Q-Teams are comprised of officers from across the NYPD who undergo specialized training on how to address non-emergency, quality-of-life concerns, including noise complaints, illegal vending, outdoor drug use, unregistered vehicles, encampments, and reckless e-bike and scooter riding. Each team receives additional instruction in discretionary responses to specific conditions as an alternative to using enforcement tools.

The NYPD holds monthly Q-Stat meetings — modeled after the NYPD’s main crime data tracker, “CompStat” — to analyze precinct and public service data related to 311 calls and requests. This process helps examine operation outcomes, identify neighborhoods that are most susceptible to recurring quality-of-life issues, and hold precincts accountable. New York City’s 311 system, NYC311, is a non-emergency service that allows New Yorkers to report non-emergency issues, request city services, and discover information about government programs.

AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK CITY METRO, LOWER HUDSON VALLEY REGIONS

 

In Effect for Monday, August 11, 2025

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, for ozone for the Long Island, New York City Metro, and Lower Hudson Valley regions. In addition, smoke from wildfires in Canada may still be visible aloft, and Air Quality Index (AQI) values may spike temporarily in other areas of the state.   

The pollutant of concern is: Ozone

The advisory will be in effect: 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. 

The Quality Health Advisory regions consist of: Long Island, which includes Nassau and Suffolk counties; New York City Metro, which includes New York City and Rockland and Westchester counties; and Lower Hudson Valley, which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, and Sullivan counties.

DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter (PM2.5), are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern.

New Yorkers are encouraged be “Air Quality Aware” and check airnow.gov for accurate information on air quality forecasts and conditions. To view the latest DEC air quality forecasts, visit the DEC website.

OZONE 

Summer heat can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of photochemical smog. Automobile exhaust and out-of-state emission sources are the primary sources of ground-level ozone and the most serious air pollution problems in the northeast. This surface pollutant should not be confused with the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Ozone is not a direct emission, but rather forms when sunlight chemically reacts with nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from automobile exhaust and industrial emissions. High ozone is not as visible as PM2.5 because it is a colorless gas, but will produce hazy skies and reduce visibility in high concentrations. Ozone production can also be enhanced by the presence of wildfire smoke.

People, especially those with cardiovascular disease and those who have respiratory disease (such as asthma), young children, the elderly, those who exercise outdoors, and those involved in vigorous outdoor work should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity when ozone levels are the highest (generally afternoon to early evening). When outdoor levels of ozone are elevated, going indoors will usually reduce exposure. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or coughing should consider consulting their personal physician.

Ozone levels generally decrease at night and can be minimized during daylight hours by curtailment of automobile travel and the use of public transportation where available.

New Yorkers also are urged to take the following energy-saving and pollution-reducing steps: 

• use mass transit or carpool instead of driving, as automobile emissions account for about 60 percent of pollution in our cities;
• conserve fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by combining necessary motor vehicle trips;
• turn off all lights and electrical appliances in unoccupied areas;
• use fans to circulate air. If air conditioning is necessary, set thermostats at 78 degrees;
• close the blinds and shades to limit heat build-up and to preserve cooled air;
• limit use of household appliances. If necessary, run the appliances at off-peak (after 7 p.m.) hours. These would include dishwashers, dryers, pool pumps and water heaters;
• set refrigerators and freezers at more efficient temperatures;
• purchase and install energy efficient lighting and appliances with the Energy Star label; and
• reduce or eliminate outdoor burning and attempt to minimize indoor sources of PM 2.5 such as smoking.?

Additional information on ozone and PM 2.5 is available on DEC's website and on DOH's website (PM 2.5) / DOH's website (ozone). A new DEC fact sheet about the Air Quality Index is available on DEC’s website or by PDF download. 

To stay up-to-date with announcements from DEC, sign up to receive Air Quality Alerts through DEC Delivers: DEC's Premier Email Service. A toll-free Air Quality Hotline (1-800-535-1345) was also established by DEC to keep New Yorkers informed of the latest air quality situation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run in PA: ICE Nabs Illegal Alien from Guatemala Who is Suspected of Killing a 61-year-old Pedestrian

 

Biden administration used prosecutorial discretion to allow this illegal alien to remain in the country 

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed Mario Guzman-Vasquez, an illegal alien from Guatemala, is in custody following a deadly hit-and-run crash killing a 61-year-old victim in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.  

According to local law enforcement, Guzman-Vasquez is the prime suspect in a hit and run that occurred on August 3, 2025. Guzman-Vasquez is suspected of striking a male pedestrian with his vehicle and fleeing the scene, leaving the dead victim. Upon discovering Guzman-Vasquez was an illegal alien, local police contacted ICE. ICE arrested him and took him into custody on August 4.  

   

“Mario Guzman-Vasquez had no right to be in this country in the first place. Now, a family has lost a loved one. Guzman-Vasque callously fled the scene of a deadly crash, leaving the victim he killed,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Sadly, the Biden Administration released this criminal illegal alien into American communities. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is restoring law and order and putting America first by removing illegal aliens from American communities.”  

Guzman-Vasquez illegally entered the United States on November 6, 2016. The Biden Administration used prosecutorial discretion to dismiss his immigration case and allow this illegal alien to remain indefinitely in the U.S.

Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers To Prepare for Multiple Days of Extreme Heat

‘Feels-Like’ Temperatures in the Mid to Upper 90s Expected in Western New York, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country Regions Starting Sunday

Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone for New York City Metro Region for Sunday

High Temperatures Expected Throughout Most of the State Monday Through Wednesday

Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for multiple days of high temperatures across the State beginning on Sunday and continuing through Wednesday. ‘Feels-Like’ Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s are expected in the Western New York, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions starting on Sunday. Heat will continue in most of the State on Monday and Tuesday, most notably in Western New York, the Finger Lakes and the North Country. Humidity levels will also rise on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, feels-like temperatures in the upper 90s will continue throughout most of the state and near 100 in parts of the Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island Regions. Rain and thunderstorms are expected across the State Tuesday into Wednesday.

“As extreme temperatures once again sweep across our state, I’m closely monitoring our forecasts and working alongside partners in government to ensure New Yorkers are protected,” Governor Hochul said. “Extreme heat is the most dangerous weather event we face, and I ask all New Yorkers to please take proper precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.”

Extreme heat is dangerous and is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States. The most common heat-related illnesses are heat stroke (sun stroke), heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash. Learn more about heat-related illness, including signs and symptoms and when to take action on the State Health Department’s extreme heat advice webpage.

New York State agencies are taking the actions and making recommendations to respond to the forecasted heat. These include:

 Hiking Safety

Hiking in the heat is always risky. New Yorkers and visitors should review the following tips to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke:

• Slow your pace.
• Drink water and rest often.
• Seek shade and avoid long periods in direct sunlight.
• Bring at least two liters of water for any hike.
• Bring a water filter, especially for longer hikes.
• Bring salty snacks to keep your electrolytes in check.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Leave your pets at home — the heat is harder on them, especially walking on hot rocks.
• Consider staying home yourself and rescheduling for another day when weather conditions improve.

Even if the weather is forecast to be high heat all day, there’s always a chance of hypothermia due to a sudden storm or drop in temperatures. This can increase dramatically if you’re sweating and not wearing sweat-wicking clothing (made of fabrics like wool or polyester). Many cases of hypothermia are in the summer when people least expect it.

Whether you are hiking, mountain biking or paddling, Hike Smart NY can help you prepare with a list of 10 essentials, guidance on what to wear, and tips for planning your trip with safety and sustainability in mind. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. To request Forest Ranger assistance, call 1-833-NYS-RANGERS.

Air Quality

DEC is monitoring air quality in real time across the state and issues air quality health advisories as necessary with the Department of Health (DOH). Visible smoke and hazy skies are likely for New York State and may see temporary spikes in Air Quality Index (AQI) values on Sunday. DEC and DOH issued an air quality health advisory for ozone for the New York City Metro region for Sunday, Aug. 10. New Yorkers are encouraged be “Air Quality Aware” and check airnow.gov for accurate information on air quality forecasts and conditions. To view the latest DEC air quality forecasts, visit the DEC website.

Extreme Heat

DEC recently released preliminary Urban Heat Island maps to help communities better understand, plan for, and adapt to extreme heat exposures on the neighborhood level. Links to the maps, as well as additional information and data, can be found on DEC’s Extreme Heat Action Plan webpage and posted at New York State Urban Heat Islands website. The project advances a key action in the Extreme Heat Action Plan and advances a 2022 law signed by Governor Hochul directing DEC to study the impacts of disproportionate concentrations of extreme heat in disadvantaged communities across the state.

The New York State Department of Labor has released comprehensive guidance to help employers better protect outdoor workers during extreme heat and advises workers and employers to engage in extreme heat best practices such as:

• Ensure access to clean drinking water at no cost to workers, available at all times and as close to the worksite as possible.
• Provide shade and paid rest when the heat index reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit or above, and more frequent rest breaks once the heat index exceeds 90 degrees.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) so long as it does not interfere with safety equipment, including sunscreen, cooling vests, wide-brim hats and lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

More information on best practices for working in extreme heat can be found here.

For a complete listing of weather watches, warnings, advisories and latest forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website.