EXCERPT: Don't sweat it, New York.

While this month's sizzling weather may feel unbearable, with the temperature hitting a high of 97 degrees yesterday, tying a record, it pales in comparison to the heat wave that city residents endured in the summer of '96 -- 1896, that is.

Worst heat ever

Interesting. I also found the comments section interesting - people can be kinda jerky.