Canadian wildfire smoke prompts warning about N.Y. air quality
Get ready for the possible return of bad air, which is expected to hit parts of New York State Wednesday.
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Get ready for the possible return of bad air, which is expected to hit parts of New York State Wednesday.
New York DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos and other officials issued a warning about poor air quality expected in New York Wednesday due to ongoing Canadian wildfires.
While the smoky haze has started to clear, forecasters predict another band of smoke will pass through Saturday.
Wildfire smoke in the New York City area is clearing out just in time for several big events, including one of the biggest horse races of the year, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The Air Quality Index numbers once reached into the 400s but were safely below 100 Friday morning.
While the air quality in New York City is showing a major improvement, a health advisory remains in effect, CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
A health advisory remains in effect Friday, but the smoke is starting to clear and the skyline is visible once again. CBS2's Doug Williams has the latest from Long Island City, Queens.
A group of NYU students who study air pollution says the last couple days, toxic air has become more concentrated.
Even though the situation had improved Thursday, a haze could still be seen as it sat over the New York City skyline. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Many are asking what's causing this unprecedented problem.
Area doctors say they haven't seen an uptick in asthma patients they expected, as some patients are staying at home.
New York City had the worst air quality ever recorded here Wednesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to experts about the role climate change played in this dangerous air.
As smoke continues to hover over the Tri-State Area, it's important to know specific issues about why we should take precautions.
New Jersey health officials are urging everyone to remain safe by wearing masks outdoors at least through Friday.
The air in New York City may have looked better Thursday, but doctors say you still need to take precautions when you head outside. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
While we know the wildfire smoke can harm our bodies, little is known about the effects on our mental health. Dr. Shannon Bennett, the site clinical director at the Center for Youth Mental Health at New York-Presbyterian, joined CBS2 to discuss the possible impact.
New York City's poor air quality has been particularly difficult for one borough -- the Bronx -- because of additional pollutants. Seventeen percent of kids there were diagnosed with asthma in 2021. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian spoke to a patient whose symptoms have worsened.
Visibility was better in New York City on Thursday, but that doesn't mean the air quality is. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Canadian wildfires are causing dangerous air quality in the Big Apple, where levels reached the worst in the world on Wednesday.
Dr. McGreevy, an emergency medicine physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu about the impact the air quality could have on our health.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
The city recorded the worst air quality index levels in the world on Wednesday, and still remains at risk. CBS2's John Dias reports.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with parents outside an elementary school in Montclair who said they supported the decision to leave early.
Residents are urged to stay inside or wear a mask, as conditions will likely intensify again later Thursday. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest from the governor.
