A second New Yorker died due to sweltering temperatures during the six-day heat wave.
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The person died of hyperthermia on Monday, the office said. The heat was the main cause of death, though the person had hypertensive cardiovascular disease which was a contributing factor. Both people were at home at the time of their deaths and at least one of them had air conditioning, according to Julie Bolcer, a spokesperson for the office. The office didn’t release their ages, names or any further details on their deaths.recent analysis
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