Dangerous wind chills grip tri-state as cold stretch drags on

Dangerous wind chills are expected across the tri-state area as a prolonged cold stretch continues, forecasters said. Meteorologists warned that wind gusts could reach about 35 mph, pushing wind chills below zero in some areas by Sunday morning. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through the week, with another chance of snow possible by the middle of next week. In New York City, officials said a Code Blue remained in effect and urged residents to seek shelter and check on vulnerable neighbors. City leaders also said more people have been found dead during the cold stretch, with some deaths linked to hypothermia. The deep freeze is also impacting business, with some essential services seeing increased demand while other shops report slower foot traffic as fewer people head out in the cold.