An air quality alert is in effect today for NYC, as well as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.

The summer of 2025 has brought some of the worst air quality ever recorded to large parts of the United States. Cities across the Midwest and Northeast—especially Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, New York City,

Very thick wildfire smoke will be present on Monday impacting the air quality levels for much of New England.An Air Quality Alert is in effect until 11 PM Monday for all of Maine.This is due to very thick wildfire smoke that will be lingering in the atmosphere.