Because of the oppressive heat predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday, the City of New Rochelle will extend hours of the for a cooling center.
The facility, located at 94 Davis Ave., will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Additionally, the New Rochelle Public Library will be open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a high near 95 for Tuesday. For Wednesday, the high is forecast to be 94.
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The Doyle Center can be reached at 914-235-2363.
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