"New York City Residents Breathe Easy No More: Canadian Wildfires Cast a Haze Over the Big Apple. Air quality in the city has taken a drastic turn for the worse as a massive wildfire in Canada continues to rage out of control. The resulting haze of smoke and particulate matter has pushed air quality indexes into the unhealthy range, prompting concerns for the health and well-being of millions of New Yorkers. With many residents already dealing with the aftermath of a sweltering summer, the added stress of poor air quality is a worrying development that has city officials scrambling to find solutions."


The latest on poor air quality in NYC caused by Canadian wildfires  USA Today