Affordable housing at 5 WTC approved; 'Excessive Heat Warning' issued; 25 free things to do in August

We are supported by our readers. Consider donating to fund the local reporting you rely on. [View in Browser]( Thursday July 27, 2023 [Donate now]( ADVERTISEMENT [Affordable housing at 5 World Trade Center approved by state board]( [A rendering of Five World Trade Center at 130 Liberty Street in Lower Manhattan.]( [Roughly a third of the 1,200 homes planned for 5 World Trade Center will be reserved for moderate- to low-income residents.]( ADVERTISEMENT More Stories From Today [A man walks outside in the heat.]( [NYC is under an 'Excessive Heat Warning' as 3-day heatwave begins]( [Mayor Adams urged residents to stay safe: “Heat kills more New Yorkers every year than any other kind of extreme weather event.”]( [New Yorkers visit a water fountain on July 24, 2023 to get relief from a streak of hot weather.]( [Safe to swim? Play outside? How to keep NYC kids (and adults) healthy during this heat wave.]( [As sweltering temperatures hit the New York region, an emergency medicine professor from Columbia University offers tips on how to spot the signs of heat stress and heatstroke.]( [A small group of costumed dancers leading a large crowd along a beach]( [25 free things to do in NYC this August]( [There's something suited to every taste happening free of charge almost every day in New York City, from world-class theater, concerts and dance to outdoor film screenings and exercise classes.]( [General view of Coney Island Beach in New York officially opens its doors on Saturday, May 27, 2023.]( [Police, FDNY divers search for teen who went missing off Coney Island beach]( [The NYPD said another teen was found in stable condition.]( [The Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx.]( [Supervisors at a Bronx juvenile detention center charged with punching and stomping teen detainee]( [Federal prosecutors say the men then took steps to cover up the attack.]( [Scenes from opening day of the new Brooklyn Wegman's]( [Extra Extra: Poppin' champagne at the Manhattan Wegmans]( [Because curb your dog signs have to be creative to be seen, here are your afternoon links: a bougie Wegmans, nonconsensual organ harvesting, X's are the new tweets, and more.]( [A pool with balls in the water]( [It’s hot outside! 7 fun pools in NYC for lap swimming, day drinking and more]( [Whether you’re looking to swim some laps, or relax at a spa, we’ve got a pool for you.]( [A busy concert stage with a singer dressed in silver poised high overhead]( ['Renaissance' fare: 5 ways to celebrate Beyoncé coming to NJ this weekend]( [Whether you scored tickets for Beyoncé's two concerts at MetLife Stadium or you'll be sitting at home looking for livestreams, you can get into the mood at these five celebratory events.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Support Us]( Follow Gothamist on [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]( [Gothamist]( [WNYC Studios]( [NJPR]( [WQXR]( [New Sounds]( Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.