NEW YORK (PIX11) \u2014 Another person has died as New York continues to experience low temperatures. New York City officials announced on Saturday that more than half of these deaths were due to hypothermia.<\/p>\n
Since the onset of this cold front, a total of fourteen New Yorkers have died<\/a> outdoors, with the number increasing from thirteen as reported on Friday.<\/p>\n More Local News <\/a><\/p>\n Today\u2019s low temperature is expected to hit 2 degrees, according to the seven-day forecast.<\/p>\n Last Sunday, a winter storm affected the area, and temperatures dropped dangerously low, prompting New York City to issue a code blue<\/a>. Five people were initially found dead on Saturday<\/a>, as temperatures dropped.<\/p>\n A 67-year-old man was found dead on Third Avenue, police said. A 64-year-old woman was also found dead near Remsen Avenue, and another man was found dead on Warren, authorities said. Two other people were found later that day, city officials announced. By Monday, two more New Yorkers<\/a> were found dead during the cold winter stretch.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery life lost in this city is a tragedy, and my heart is with the families of the loved ones of those who have died during this brutal stretch of cold,\u201d New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdanie said.\u00a0 \u201cYesterday, we informed New Yorkers that 13 New Yorkers had lost their lives over the course of this cold front. We\u2019ve now been informed that an additional New Yorker has lost their life, so that brings the total to 14 New Yorkers, and they have died outdoors since the beginning of this cold front. Now, we know that the cold front began prior to the snowstorm. In eight of these cases, preliminary findings indicate that hypothermia played a role. We are still awaiting final results from the medical examiner\u2019s office.\u201d<\/p>\n Some of the victims had been in homeless shelters in the past, according to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n The City also reminded New Yorkers that this cold is dangerous and urged them to call 311 if they see anyone who may need help.<\/p>\n Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n