New York followed blackout with heatwave, second outage

New York City isn't the most pleasant place to be when the mercury soars. Stifling subway platforms turn into virtual saunas. Nauseating stenches can waft into the air on any block, and alreadyshort tempers can get shorter.

Usually in July and August, when heatwaves are most likely, you'll hear a 1966 song by The Lovin' Spoonful frequently played over various media.

"Hot town, summer in the city