The cold claimed lives this weekend. At least five New Yorkers succumbed to sub-freezing temperatures, a tragic reminder of the city’s vulnerability. Harlem feels this loss deeply. In moments like these, we are called to community care — checking on neighbors, ensuring the elderly are warm, and keeping the most vulnerable safe.
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