Improving Air Quality in NYC and Tri-State Amid Wildfire Smoke.
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Air quality in New York City and the Tri-State area is improving as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides. City officials are expected to lift recommendations to stay indoors just in time for a host of weekend events, including the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Emergency room visits for asthma nearly doubled from Tuesday to Wednesday, but no cases were believed serious. A toll-free air quality hotline has been established for New York residents to stay informed.
Topics:nation#air-quality#canada-wildfires#environment#new-york-city#outdoor-events#respiratory-illness
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