City investigating seven outdoor deaths as cold snap sets in

"Seven people have been found outside in the extreme cold and pronounced dead since Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a weather briefing Monday morning. Nationwide, officials have confirmed at least 21 deaths related to the winter storm that dumped more than a foot of snow into 19 states including New York, while nine additional deaths are still being investigated."

"Overall, Mamdani said, homeless outreach workers placed more than 170 unsheltered individuals into Department of Homeless Services sites over the weekend. More than 4,500 New Yorkers currently live on the streets, according to the city's latest estimate. An additional three people were involuntarily transported to hospitals for mental health evaluations, according to Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park."

Seven people were found outside in extreme cold and pronounced dead since Saturday in New York City following a major winter storm. Nationwide officials confirmed at least 21 storm-related deaths across 19 states, with nine additional deaths under investigation. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is investigating the New York City deaths and has made no final determinations. Several of the deceased had prior interactions with the shelter system. Homeless outreach workers placed more than 170 unsheltered people into Department of Homeless Services sites over the weekend. The city estimates more than 4,500 New Yorkers currently live on the streets. Three additional people were involuntarily transported for mental health evaluations.

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