HEALTHJul 2 · 20:58 UTCPIX11 NEW YORKMatthew Euzarraga

Beat the heat: NYC's coolest summer hack involves fire hydrants

New York City residents can legally open fire hydrants to cool off during a heat wave lasting into the Fourth of July weekend. The practice is presented as a unique solution to combat extreme summer temperatures.

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