Heat Wave Hits New York City
New Yorkers are feeling the heat at one of Manhattan’s most uncomfortable metro stations as the sweltering wave continues. And, believe it or not, the worst is yet to come.
The temperature at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall subway station hit 100 degrees, according to a thermometer brought down by a visitor.
“You’re sweating from everywhere,” said Abby Figueroa, 44, while waiting inside the station. “It’s not just your pits—it’s everywhere.”
A customer service rep in the Bronx mentioned that some train stations are cooler than the street, but this isn’t the case for Lower Manhattan. Outside, conditions were slightly more bearable at 95 degrees on Monday around 5 PM.
“It’s like Africa here! I went to South Africa with my church; this feels just like that,” Figueroa added, clearly feeling the oppressive heat.
Calvin, the conductor of the Uptown 6 train, echoed her sentiments. He criticized the air ventilation at the Brooklyn Bridge Stop, describing it as one of the hottest places in the entire system.
“What is the hottest station in the system? This stop is definitely the hottest. They didn’t get the air here,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lisa Ferra, 49, was enduring the heat with her seven-year-old grandson, Jordan.
“I thought it would be cooler here. It feels like I’m in an oven,” Ferra remarked. “I think I’ll just stay home with the air conditioning tomorrow.”
A subway performer from Crown Heights, Ray, also criticized the oppressive conditions at Brooklyn Bridge station.
“This is the worst. The 42nd Street Grand Central station has air conditioning coming out of the vents, which is nice. I’m heading there now,” he said.
City residents are doing their best to keep cool amidst the heat.
Monica, a model and content creator, decided to shed her shirt while enjoying the Coney Island Boardwalk.
“What am I doing to stay cool? I’ll undress as much as possible,” the 32-year-old shared. “I’m embracing my rights and freedoms as a woman in 2025.”
She expressed pride in her “youth and beauty.”
“I’m thin. I need the heat—I don’t have any body fat,” she added.
Over at Brooklyn Beach, 23-year-old Jada Jones and her daughter sought refuge under a pink umbrella.
“It’s very hot. Hotter than usual, but I can handle it under this umbrella. I’m drinking my Gatorade and water,” she said. “To be honest, I’ve noticed some not-so-pleasant smells here, but that’s not me.”
The forecast suggests it could get even hotter on Tuesday, nearing 100 degrees, with mid-90s expected by Wednesday, before temperatures finally drop later in the week.
