BARUCH COLLEGE–Amid New York City’s fluctuating weather, radiators have become both a source of warmth and a cause of danger for residents.
On Jan. 19, a radiator malfunction in an apartment claimed the life of 11-month-old Binyomin Zachariah, sparking renewed conversations about stricter regulations in the city.
The toddler died after steam from a radiator filled his room, causing severe steam inhalation and thermal burns.