""High temperatures can put some of our fellow New Yorkers, including older adults and children, in grave danger. I urge anyone who may be eligible for this potentially lifesaving benefit to apply as soon as possible.""
""In 2024, the most recent year for which data is publicly available, some 21,225 New York City households applied for the benefit-the highest in six years-though only 13,138 actually received it.""
New Yorkers can now apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which provides free air conditioning units to low-income households with children, seniors, or vulnerable individuals. Eligibility is based on income and household size. The program operates on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted. In 2024, applications surged, but many did not receive aid. Climate change is increasing heat-related deaths in the city, prompting officials to encourage eligible residents to apply. Future funding for HEAP is threatened by proposed budget cuts.
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