By 7 a.m. Wednesday, New York City's air quality index was just below 180, a designation of "unhealthy." Human-induced climate change has exacerbated the hot and dry conditions that fuel wildfires.

An orange blanket has fallen over New York City after “dangerously high levels of wildfire smoke” descended from Canada into the metro area, transforming Manhattan's vibrant skyline into a ...

The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City and surrounding regions that will remain in effect till 11.59 pm E.T. on Wednesday.

The air quality spiked to very unhealthy levels across the Northeast on Wednesday morning as wildfire smoke from Canada poured into the region. On Wednesday morning, the famous New York City ...

The air quality in New York City on Wednesday morning is 14.5 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value. Latest U.S.

Air quality alert: How it might impact your health 03:28. NEW YORK -- As a result of higher temperatures and humidity levels, air quality suffers greatly in New York City during summer, most ...

NEW YORK – While New York City eagerly anticipates Manhattanhenge, uncertain skies threaten to obscure the borough's radiant display. The first alignment of the setting Sun with Manhattan's ...