Events fall as mercury rises; moon commemoration called off
Published 5:00 pm Friday, July 19, 2019
- Axhi, a grizzly bear at Brookfield Zoo, licks a 300-pound block of ice as zoo officials work to keep the animals cool, hydrated and fed Friday, July 19, 2019 in Brookfield, Ill. Temperatures in the greater Chicago area are forecasted to reach the high 90's, with heat indices into the 100's (Kelly Tone/Chicago Zoological Society via AP)
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials have canceled an outdoor festival featuring soccer star Megan Rapinoe, musician John Legend and “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah because of the heat forecast for the weekend.
OZY Fest had been scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Central Park. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday it has been canceled.
A de Blasio spokeswoman says a Times Square commemoration of the 1969 moon landing has been canceled, as well.
Officials earlier announced the cancellation of the New York City Triathlon, which was scheduled for Sunday.
Temperatures in the high 90s are forecast for Saturday and Sunday with a heat index well over 100. Much of the nation is also dealing with high heat.
De Blasio has directed owners of office buildings over 100 feet tall to set thermostats to 78 degrees through Sunday to conserve energy.
