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Is NYC Air Safe? Live Wildfire Smoke Map & AQI Health Risks

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An image addressing current air quality concerns with a clear visual map of wildfire smoke across the NYC region and Northeast states. It summarizes specific health risks and offering an actionable solution—protecting your indoor air—making it an essential resource for public health and awareness.

On June 7, 2023, New York City recorded the worst air quality of any major city in the world. The AQI topped 400. By the end of that single day, asthma-related emergency department visits had climbed 82 percent statewide across New York. Our team tracks what wildfire smoke does to indoor air quality during events … Read more