New York City’s smoke haze cleared to “moderate” levels on Friday, however, officials warn of potential “new normal” similar circumstances as Canada’s wildfire season doesn’t officially start until August.
In New York City, officials were warning that minute particles toxic to the body are still in the air and that, as of Friday, people should consider staying indoors.
The situation is set to clear to more normal levels over the weekend with Governor Kathy Hochul saying that outdoor events over the weekend would likely resume. Mayor Eric Adams asked both public and private groups to cancel outdoor events on Thursday and Friday.
