It's Really Hot Out There, Temperatures Heading Over 100 Degrees - Roosevelt Island Cooling Centers At Seniors and Good Shepherd Community Center

You Tube Video of Portable Water Fountains in Union Square During Current Heat Wave

According to RIOC:

The Weather is forecasted to hit a whopping 101°. But there are ways to beat the heat and stay cool. Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation has established temporary cooling centers at 2 locations on the island. You can find air conditioned shelter and ice cold water at the Senior Center at 546 Main Street and Good Shepherd Community Center at 543 Main Street.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

It's really, really, really hot out there today so take precautions.

UPDATE 12:45 PM - From RIOC:

The summer is at a boiling, do you need a way to escape the heat?

In addition to the designated cooling centers available on the island today, the pool at Sportspark will be open and FREE to the public TODAY from
12 - 1:30PM, 3:30 - 4:30PM and 7:30 - 10:30PM.

The pool will also be FREE tomorrow July 23, 2011 from 12 - 9PM!

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group