Last week's record-breaking heat wave has turned deadlier across the tri-state region, with New York City now reporting heat-related deaths after initially saying it had recorded none.
New York City health officials say three people died from heat-related illnesses in their homes, a grim update that officials shared after earlier reports indicated the city had seen no heat-related deaths during the same stretch.
Across the river, the toll in New Jersey has been far higher. Officials there reported at least 25 heat-related deaths, and said as many as 29 were suspected to have been caused by the scorching temperatures.
The deaths came during what officials described as the hottest stretch of weather the region has seen in more than 14 years, a heat wave that strained homes and residents without adequate cooling.
In New Jersey, many of the victims were found in homes that lacked air conditioning, underscoring the danger the heat posed to people unable to escape the high temperatures indoors.
The losses reinforce the dangers of extreme heat, which ranks as the top weather-related killer in the United States, ahead of flooding. Officials have continued to urge residents to stay hydrated and to check on vulnerable neighbours during hot weather.