"Air Quality Crisis Deepens in Tri-State Area: Residents Advised to Stay Indoors. For the second time this week, the entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert, with officials warning residents to limit their time spent outside due to hazardous levels of pollutants in the air. The alerts, which cover parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, are triggered by a combination of heat, humidity, and stagnant air, creating a perfect storm for air quality disasters. As residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activities, concerns are growing about the long-term health impacts of prolonged exposure to poor air quality."


The entire Tri-State Area is under another air quality alert Thursday. Officials are urging residents to limit time outside.