NYC air quality unhealthy as smoke blankets tri-state; mayor bans park grilling
Wildfires continue to burn around the tri-state as red flag warnings remain and drought conditions persist. The fires are ...
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Air quality concerns linger in New York City as officials ready for more serious drought warning
Throughout the metro area any outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, according to the National Weather Service, and much of ...
NYC air quality improves even as NJ wildfires continue burning
While an air quality alert was issued for the NYC area on Sunday, it expired at midnight and skies cleared Monday.
After a delay, New York City is moving ahead with congestion pricing to improve traffic, air quality and public transit
(THE CONVERSATION) New York City is poised to launch the first congestion pricing plan to reduce traffic in a major U.S. metropolitan area on Jan. 5, 2025. Like many journeys in the Big Apple, this ...
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Air quality latest: Conditions improve after smoke from wildfires prompt health advisory
There's a bit of good news for our air quality after millions woke up Saturday morning surprised to find a troubling amount of smoke in the air around the New York City metro area. A health ...
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NY forest ranger dies fighting fires; air quality warnings are issued in New York and New Jersey
N.J. — A New York forest ranger died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, ...
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New York parks employee dies fighting wildfires as air quality warnings are issued
POMPTON LAKES, N.J. (AP) — A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in ...
NYC air quality: How to check for AQI
If you’re worried about the wildfires affecting the air quality outside, there are several ways to check. The state’s ...