An air quality alert is in effect today for NYC, as well as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.

As Michigan extends its 10th air quality advisory of the season, some Michigan officials are urging Canada to do more about the wildfires and their negative impacts on Michigan's air quality.

Due to Canadian wildfires, New York State issued an air quality health advisory effective until midnight August 4, impacting numerous counties and New York City. The advisory, triggered by high levels of fine particulate matter,