Air Quality Health Advisories Issued for Parts of New York State

Air Quality Health Advisory in effect for Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for several counties in the Capital Region, according to the New York State Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The alert will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! DEC meteorologists predict fine particulate matter levels to exceed an Air Q…

New York hit with air quality alert as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads

New York issued an air quality alert Saturday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted across the state, with officials warning of elevated fine particle pollution and health risks for sensitive groups.

Canadian wildfires prompt New York air quality alert

Authorities warn air quality is 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in many parts of New York state on Saturday.

Air quality alert issued for multiple regions across NY

The alert from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, which is in effect from 10 a.m. to midnight, includes the Capital Region, Adirondacks, Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.

Wildfire smoke triggers air quality alert across New York: What to Know

Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered air quality alerts across New York and the Northeast, with hazy skies and unhealthy conditions expected through today.

State issues air quality alert for multiple New York areas due to Canadian wildfire smoke

An air quality health advisory has been issued by the Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC), State Department of Health (DOH).