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Events fall as mercury rises; moon commemoration called off

Events fall as mercury rises; moon commemoration called off | iNFOnews.ca
A family applies sunscreen before entering the beach area at Coney Island beach Friday, July 19, 2019, in New York. An excessive heat warning remains in effect throughout the metropolitan area. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York City officials have cancelled an outdoor festival featuring soccer star Megan Rapinoe, musician John Legend and “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah because of the heat forecast for the weekend.

OZY Fest had been scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Central Park. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday it has been cancelled.

A de Blasio spokeswoman says a Times Square commemoration of the 1969 moon landing has been cancelled, as well.

Officials earlier announced the cancellation of the New York City Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday.

Temperatures in the high 90s are forecast for Saturday and Sunday with a heat index well over 100. Much of the nation is also dealing with high heat.

De Blasio has directed owners of office buildings over 100 feet (30 metres) tall to set thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) through Sunday to conserve energy.

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