The Impact of Fires and Insects on New York City: Precautions and Observations

The Impact of Fires and Insects on New York City: Precautions and Observations

The smoke from the fires in Canada affected the city again this Friday, forcing it to take precautions. Susana Gómez, a Queens resident, assures that “you have to protect yourself, because of the smoke because she sees that sometimes it hurts later. Precaution, that we are not going to get sick.” The situation is expected … Read more

New York Secures Federal Approval for Groundbreaking Congestion Tolling Program in Manhattan

New York Secures Federal Approval for Groundbreaking Congestion Tolling Program in Manhattan

New York has received decisive federal approval for its plan, the first in the country, to charge tolls for entering the most visited areas of Manhattan, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. “Congestion tolls will reduce traffic in our congested downtown area, improve air quality and provide critical resources to the MTA,” Hochul said. “I am … Read more

Severe Thunderstorms Cause Flight Delays at New York Airports

Severe Thunderstorms Cause Flight Delays at New York Airports

Severe thunderstorms moving into the New York area have caused significant delays at airports in the region. On Friday morning, ground stops were ordered for flights to LaGuardia and Newark airports, and these delays were still in effect as of noon. At JFK airport, there are currently delays of over two hours on average. The … Read more

Flight Delays Cause Chaos at LaGuardia Airport: Passengers Stranded and Weekend Plans Ruined

Rita Martinez, a teacher, and the principal of a middle school in Texas, who came to the city with 13 students on a trip, were worried this Friday not knowing if they would be able to sleep at home or in an airport. His flight with a layover in Dallas was delayed by an hour, … Read more

New York’s Smoke Cloud Crisis and the Effects of Climate Change: A Discussion with Nature Conservancy’s Executive Director

New York experienced an unprecedented situation this week: a cloud of smoke covered our city and New Yorkers had to put up with appalling levels of air quality. Juan Manuel Benítez, presenter of Pura Política, talked about the effects of climate change with Bill Ulfelder, executive director in New York of the Nature Conservancy, who … Read more

Improvement in Smoky City Conditions Overnight, but Air Quality Alert Still in Effect: Latest Update from NY1 Meteorologist John Davitt

Smoky or hazy conditions in the city improved considerably overnight and early Friday morning, according to NY1 Meteorologist John Davitt. By 5 a.m., the city’s air quality index across all five boroughs was below 100, and the smell of smoke had dissipated. However, an air quality alert is still in effect as levels are expected … Read more

NYC Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Heights Due to Pollution from Canada

Luis Díaz, a construction worker, woke up with a scratchy throat, because yesterday, like millions of people, the polluted air from Canada caught him off guard and without a mask… “Yesterday we were working and we thought that something happened here in the city of Manhattan because it was all cloudy and covered up,” Díaz … Read more

New York City Covered in Smoke from Canadian Forest Fire

Sepia sky and streets with a strangely orange sun. This is what the city looked like this Wednesday while the alert continues for poor air quality, a product of smoke from forest fires in Canada. From Sunset Park in Brooklyn, famous for its views of the Manhattan skyline, it was impossible to make out the … Read more

Poor Air Quality in New York City Continues Due to Smoke from Canadian Wildfires

Poor air quality in the city has continued on Wednesday and will continue through at least Thursday, according to weather reports. “We are in the worst of conditions, but the health and air quality advisory has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, which our teams have been anticipating. “Protect yourself and limit your outdoor activities,” … Read more

Friday’s Hot Weather and Poor Air Quality- Health Advisory Issued

Even though it is June and a hot day is not surprising, Friday has been particularly hot with the addition that the air quality is bad. One of the hottest days of the year – when summer has not officially begun. At least in the afternoon showers are expected. The city has issued an air … Read more