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Broiling buses and trains roast New Yorkers during July 1981 heat wave | This Week in History

During the July 1981 heat wave in New York, extreme temperatures caused buses and trains to become unbearably hot, with a commuter comparing the experience to a sauna. The heat wave severely impacted public transportation and commuter comfort.

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