# Mamdani Unveils $25M Winter Plan After 15 Die

> New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals $25 million plan to prevent homeless deaths during cold snaps after 15 died in last winter's freeze.
- Title: Mamdani Unveils $25M Winter Plan After 15 Die · New York Post
- Summary: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals $25 million plan to prevent homeless deaths during cold snaps after 15 died in last winter's freeze.
- Keywords: new york city, zohran mamdani, homeless shelter, cold snap, code blue response, 25 million funding, homeless encampments, New York Post
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/nyc-scrambles-with-25m-plan-game-plan-for-winter-after-15-died-in-last-cold-snap
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:49:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new york city, zohran mamdani, homeless shelter, cold snap, code blue response, 25 million funding, homeless encampments, news, entertainment
## City Faces Cold Deaths
New York City officials reported 15 deaths during last winter's cold snap.
## Mamdani Unveils Winter Plan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $25 million investment to improve homeless shelter access during cold weather.
## Code Blue Response
The city activates 'Code Blue' when temperatures drop below freezing between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
## New Shelter Units
The plan adds 600 single and double occupancy units, equating to 800 beds, a 30% capacity boost from last winter.
## REACH Teams
New Rapid Emergency Aid for Cold and Heat teams will deploy across high-need areas to assist homeless individuals.
## Shelter Plan Timeline
The REACH teams and additional shelter beds will be operational by late November into early December.
## Key takeaway

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a $25 million winter shelter plan to reduce homeless deaths following 15 fatalities in the city's most recent cold snap.