New York City will open cooling centers in all five boroughs Wednesday and Thursday.

According to the National Weather Service, the heat index is expected to exceed 95 degrees on Wednesday and may top 100 on Thursday.

Cooling centers are public places such as senior centers, libraries and community centers where air conditioning is available.

The city Office of Emergency Management recommends calling 311 or using the office's online Cooling Center Finder to check on whether the center closest to you is open. 

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

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