How the City Managed the 'Code Blue'
How the City Managed the 'Code Blue'  
Podcast: The Brian Lehrer Show
Published On: Wed Feb 11 2026
Description: Crystal Hudson, the City Council Member for District 35, delves into the city's response to the recent extreme cold. At least 18 people have died from the frigid temperatures, spurring oversight hearings. Hudson, whose district encompasses Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights and Prospect Heights, walks us through how the city confronted the cold spell.