Gov. Hochul issues statement on air quality
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement today on air quality across New York State. The statement follows in its entirety: “After days of smoke-filled skies across New York, there is…
Air quality health advisory remains in effect for Friday
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long…
Niagara County residents urged to take precautions as unhealthy air quality continues
Today’s weather forecast predicts an unhealthy air quality for Western New York and Niagara County. The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) recommends that all residents take precautions to reduce…
Air quality health advisory continues today
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long…
Gov. Hochul recommends schools cancel outdoor activities due to effects of Canadian fires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement today advising New York school districts to temporarily cancel outdoor activities due to the effects of Canadian wild fires. The statement follows…
Air quality health advisory issued for Wednesday
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long…
Schneiderman urges Congress to oppose air quality standard rollback
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com Today, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in urging Congress to reject the rollback of critical protective ozone air…
ALERT: Air quality alert in effect today
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality alert throughout most of Western New York today. The alert, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11…