It's been a hot few days in the City as temperatures soar past 90 degrees.

As we deal with our fifth day in a row of scorching temps, Staten Islanders tell us what they've been up to in order to keep cool.

For some, it's all about the cold treats.

"I'm trying to stay in air conditioning, trying to fight it. And of course I'm eating ice cream so, that's how!" said one young beach goer.

And others, taking a dip in the pool.

"If you stay in the pool all day, you're all right," said one Eltingville resident.

These are all ways Staten Islanders are beating the heat.

"I take him to the pool, the sprinklers, pretty much just try to keep him as cool as possible," said one Stapleton resident.

Monday marks the fifth day in a row of the mercury rising above 90 degrees.

And with the humidity, it’s feeling more like it's above 100 degrees in some parts of the City.

It's not over yet.

The National Weather Service has issued another excessive heat warning for Tuesday.

"We're at our boiling point!" one Grasmere resident said.

Because of the high temperatures, Staten Island University Hospital officials say they've seen an influx in patients with heat-related illnesses.

Doctors urge people to stay out of the sun, drink plenty of water, and to pay attention to signs of heat exhaustion. 

"We've seen patients coming in with heat cramps, heat illnesses, dehydration, specifically it's important that everybody to understand to make sure that they... maybe a little less exertion," said Dr. Boris Khodorkovsky, the Associate Chairman of the Emergency Department at Staten Island University Hospital.

The doctor also suggests for people to wear light colored, loose clothing and to avoid strenuous physical activity.

"If you start feeling dizzy, or headaches, or cramps, something that is unusual for you, sometimes even people develop redness or rashes, try to pay attention to those symptoms, and if need be, come out of that weather," added Khodorkovsky.

Some relief is on the way.

Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high 80s starting Wednesday.

For more tips on keeping cool, call 311 or visit nyc.gov/beattheheat.