Millions of New Yorkers are urged to limit outdoor activities as wildfire smoke from multiple blazes in the state and nearby New Jersey triggers air quality advisories. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation warns that fine particulate matter is at "unhealthy" levels, particularly affecting sensitive groups. Governor Kathy Hochul has mobilized resources to combat the fires, which are worsened by ongoing drought conditions, as smoky haze impacts the NYC metro area and surrounding counties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.