State Agencies Downgrade Air Quality in WNY to 'Very Unhealthy'

The air quality across New York continues to worsen as smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires blankets the state. Thursday morning, the State DEC downgraded the air quality index (AQI) for much of the state, including Western New York. It's among the regions where the AQI has gone from "unhealthy" to "very unhealthy." Governor Kathy Hochul, who gave an update in Albany, says it will be very unhealthy to be outdoors...

Kathy Hochul: will be very unhealthy

Hochul says you can monitor real-time air quality index in your area by going to AirNow.gov. She also shared the following tips...

Kathy Hochul: tips for dealing with smoky air

An air quality health advisory remains in effect for the entire state until midnight.

Smoky air across from Willow Road in the Town of Dunkirk Thursday morning. Photo by Greg Larson