Why are NYC summers so hot?
Why are NYC summers so hot? Because NYC is made up of materials like asphalt, concrete, and metal that trap heat, temperatures in NYC can oftentimes be 10 degrees higher than other surrounding areas. Extreme heat can be deadly! Every year, several hundred New Yorkers die from heat illness, which is preventable.
What to wear in New York to not look like a tourist?
Anything too slim or fitted (this includes skinny jeans) will mark you as not from here. Also, if you want to look really insider-y, she said, “throw your chunky oversize knit sweater over your coat instead of a scarf, and tuck your oversize tote under the arm, not on your shoulder.” Finally, don't be flashy.