New York City has opened a new shelter in Lower Manhattan to protect its vulnerable population from the dangers of a historic cold snap. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the opening of the facility at 320 Pearl Street, which provides 106 beds and comprehensive on-site services to homeless individuals. The shelter operates without curfews, aiming to encourage more people to seek refuge from the life-threatening cold. This initiative is a crucial part of the city’s response to the extreme weather conditions, which have tragically led to multiple fatalities due to hypothermia.