""Today's [the] beach, tomorrow's golf, Wednesday recuperate," said Carl Bergonzo, 67, of Gravesend, Brooklyn. "I'm Sicilian, so I don't need to put any [sunscreen] on.""
""I'm a summer baby. I always loved the ocean, [I] just relax," said Gonzalez, who works at Citi Field and lives in Hell's Kitchen. "It'll be over before you know it.""
""Better than when it rains," said Zheleznyak, 39, of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, who works for the federal Department of Homeland Security. "You're really stuck at home [and] you're gonna be really, really bored.""
""My favorite, the heat," said Aaowaj, 30, of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. "Makes me relax, makes me think, gives me energy.""
Late-summer heat gripped New York, with temperatures approaching a 94-degree record and mid-90s expected through most of the week. High humidity will make conditions feel even more sweltering. Many residents sought relief at beaches, Battery Park shade, and Coney Island, with long lines for frozen treats and increased beverage sales by vendors. The late heat provided one last opportunity for ocean swims and outdoor relaxation before cooler weather arrives. The warmth followed months of frequent rain and few heat waves, producing surprise for some who welcomed sunny, hot conditions despite the season's typical end.
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