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.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
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Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
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Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
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Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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