Back to normal? Officials say not so fast, smoke likely to return to NYC
An Air Quality Alert remains in place due to the smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada.
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NYU study shows poor air quality could affect commuters, too
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NYU study shows poor air quality could be affecting commuters, too
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Some New Yorkers continue to feel effects of poor air quality
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Gray haze continues to cover New York area; air quality still unhealthy
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Did climate change play a role in NYC's poor air quality?
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Experts weigh in on role climate change played in poor NYC air quality
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Doctors urge New Yorkers to continue to take precautions outdoors
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Officials: NYC Smoke situation is improving, but masking recommended
Canadian wildfires are causing dangerous air quality in the Big Apple, where levels reached the worst in the world on Wednesday.
New Yorkers warned to avoid the outdoors due to poor air quality
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Smoky air in NYC expected to linger through Thursday
Health experts are urging everyone to continue taking precautions as smoky air is expected to linger in New York City through Thursday. CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
NJ raises air quality alert to "unhealthy" due to wildfire smoke
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Back to normal? Officials say not so fast, smoke likely to return to NYC
An Air Quality Alert remains in place due to the smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada.
Gov. Murphy: N.J. air quality levels remain "very unhealthy"
They said conditions are still hazardous, and they're urging residents to wear masks outdoors.
NYU study shows poor air quality could affect commuters, too
A group of NYU students who study air pollution says the last couple days, toxic air has become more concentrated.
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Back to normal? Officials say not so fast, smoke likely to return to NYC
An Air Quality Alert remains in place due to the smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada.
NYU study shows poor air quality could affect commuters, too
A group of NYU students who study air pollution says the last couple days, toxic air has become more concentrated.
NYC Council passes Zero Waste Act making composting mandatory
The bill creates a residential curbside collection program for composting, similar to what we do with recycling.
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Gov. Murphy: N.J. air quality levels remain "very unhealthy"
They said conditions are still hazardous, and they're urging residents to wear masks outdoors.
Wildfire smoke sends NJ residents searching for air purifiers
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NJ raises air quality alert to "unhealthy" due to wildfire smoke
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Bronx asthma patients say they feel sick from air quality
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Officials: NYC Smoke situation is improving, but masking recommended
Canadian wildfires are causing dangerous air quality in the Big Apple, where levels reached the worst in the world on Wednesday.
Canada wildfires make NYC's air quality worst since 1960s, officials say
Health officials urge people to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors while the smoky, hazy conditions linger.
Breathing NYC's air "probably worse than smoking a cigarette," doctor says
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Bronx asthma patients say they feel sick from air quality
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NYC skyline nearly disappears amid Canadian wildfire Air Quality Alert
Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the northeastern U.S., blotting out the New York City skyline.
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World's most expensive diamond & ruby each sell at Sotheby's auction
The world's most expensive diamond and ruby have been sold in the same auction -- a first in auction history.
City Council passes bill for mandatory citywide composting program
Big changes are on the way for how New Yorkers throw out their trash. The City Council passed a bill that makes composting a requirement. It's part of the city's effort to cut down on its carbon footprint. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian explains when this will be rolled out and how.
NYU study shows poor air quality could be affecting commuters, too
New York City's toxic air is also hazardous for those taking the subway. CBS2's Alecia Reid explains a recent NYU study shows commuters could be inhaling extremely dangerous air.
Some New Yorkers continue to feel effects of poor air quality
Despite New York City's improving air quality, people are still feeling the effects of the haze. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
