Keeping Cool In New York

            From NBC employees , interns, and tourists, each individual person has a unique way to withstand the blistering heat on a sunny afternoon. Even though the temperature read 91 degrees, the scorching climate perceived the weather to be in the triple digits.

            The area outside of 30 Rockefeller Center is visitor’s attraction, where countless numbers of people are drenched in sweat, walking back and forth or simply cooling down in the pavilion . NBC’s front door greeter, C.J., suggested, “Stay inside and enjoy your activities in a facility with air conditioning.” Even tough his job requires him to assist people outside in high temperatures, he jokingly mentioned how he doesn’t mind getting a new tan.

            For some out-of-town visitors, the extreme conditions caused them to be extra cautious before engaging in different outdoor events. “This is our first time in New York for vacation. so drinking lots of water and wearing sunglasses, prepares us for a day of mass touring,” said, North Carolina, Ekcuban family.

The Ekcuban family enjoying a day full of sightseeing. 

            Not only is keeping your body hydrated an important factor, but having natural hair like the Ekcuban’s daughters, calls for principal measures.  One rocked dreadlocks and the other, a braided ponytail. In order for the Ekcuban’s to maintain moisture while walking for hours in the hot sun, is to apply olive oil to their hair. Healthy, hydrated hair is essential when enduring intense temperatures, but you can always throw on a hat.

            Ultimately, the most reliable resource for survival in this hot temperature, is water.  You can find plenty of vendors on every corner selling an ice, cold bottle of New York’s popular Poland Spring Water.  The key is to stay hydrated, and win the battle, survivor of the fittest in the torrid summer of New York City.

✌ ❤☺-Demeshia Jackson