דריי היימלאזע מענטשן שטארבן אין ניו יארק סיטי פאר א היסטארישע שניי שטורעם.
Three homeless individuals were found dead on the streets of New York City on January 25, 2026, as sub-zero temperatures precede the arrival of Winter Storm Fern. Authorities confirmed the fatalities in Manhattan and Brooklyn, citing exposure as the likely cause. The incidents were verified by the NYPD and reported by local news outlets, including the New York Post and NBC New York.
New York City’s homelessness crisis affects more than 100,000 people nightly, with limited shelter capacity often leaving unsheltered individuals exposed to extreme weather. A 2023 study in the Journal of Urban Health found that extreme cold can lead to a 20–30% increase in hypothermia deaths among the unsheltered population, particularly during severe winter storms.
Officials are urging residents and organizations to take extra precautions and seek emergency shelter resources as Winter Storm Fern continues to approach. The tragic deaths underscore the vulnerability of unsheltered New Yorkers to extreme weather events and highlight the need for expanded emergency and long-term support measures.
