New York Residents Urged to Apply for Free Air Conditioners Before Deadline
New York City residents have until Friday, June 5, at 5 p.m. to apply for a free air conditioner and its installation through the Cooling Assistance Benefit program. This initiative is designed to help eligible households stay cool during the hot summer months. The program provides one air conditioner or fan per household, with costs covered up to $800 for window or portable units and up to $1,000 for wall sleeve units. Eligibility criteria include income guidelines, receipt of certain benefits like SNAP or Temporary Assistance, and specific household conditions such as having a member with a medical condition exacerbated by heat, someone aged 60 or older, or a child under six. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens and not have received a HEAP-funded air conditioner in the last five years. 
