A sailboat on a hazy East River as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continues to create unhealthy air quality conditions in New York. The EPA says one thing New Yorkers don’t have to worry about is water quality. [ more › ]
View of Manhattan from Jersey City on a foggy day resulting from wildfires in Canada. Bond Vet, a vet clinic with multiple locations throughout New York City, reported a “significant influx” of calls from anxious pet owners asking for guidance. [ more › ]
Workers at the Barnes & Noble at Union Square are pushing to unionize. The book retail empire's Union Square branch is the latest of its stores to unionize. [ more › ]
Mayor Eric Adams and his cabinet briefing reporters on the city's response to the smoke blanketing the city.. The mayor took issue with criticism that he acted too slowly and failed to communicate effectively. [ more › ]
The Rikers Island jail sign is seen on October 24, 2022 in New York City Monitor says the city’s information is so shoddy he can’t be sure how many people have died in NYC jails. [ more › ]
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said in a statement that the department is “committed to providing fair and equitable public safety for all.” The department announced a new initiative to re-examine cases that haven’t led to arrests. [ more › ]
Despite the hazardous air quality, many essential workers who need to be outside say they have no other option but to continue working. Unhealthy levels of air quality continued in New York and New Jersey as particulate matter from Canadian wildfires was carried into the region. [ more › ]
The New Jersey Statehouse dome as smoke from Canadian wildfires made its way through the state Wednesday. Gov. Phil Murphy says it’s a decision best left to individual districts. [ more › ]
A simple a box fan can be used to make a homemade air filter. It's relatively easy and safe to make a DIY air filter. Unfortunately, it may now come in handy more often. [ more › ]
Compost at the Big Reuse site. The City Council passed legislation that splits from Mayor Eric Adams’ current composting program, which is voluntary. The sanitation department has previously said it needs to find more sites to process organic waste. [ more › ]
Times Square is enveloped in smoke from Canadian wild fires, June 7, 2023. The spike coincides with a citywide air quality emergency. [ more › ]
Councilmember Justin Brannan said his own vision issues inspired him to sponsor the bill. The City Council bill, which is expected to pass on Thursday, would apply to low-income families earning up to $70,000 a year. [ more › ]