The city's Office of Emergency Management Tweeted, "The NYS DEC has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for NYC until 11 PM." Apparently the Air Quality Index for NYC is 101 today, while LI's is 125—101-150 is "Unhealthy for sensitive groups." more ›

A real summer-like day is in the cards for today. Look for sunny skies and a high in the mid 80s. Pretty good if you're driving out of town. Humidity will build through the afternoon. Combine the humidity, heat and sun with a temperature inversion and you've got a recipe for high ozone levels. An air quality alert is in effect from 11 this morning until after midnight. Tree pollen counts, mainly from pine and oak, will be high through the weekend. more ›

Sunny skies continue! Today will be much like yesterday albeit slightly more humid. Expect a sunny day with a high in the upper 80s. There is an Air Quality Alert in effect for this afternoon and evening. Ground level ozone is the culprit. During air quality alerts the Office of Emergency Management recommends reducing strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of health problems associated with breathing ozone deep into your lungs. Others that are sensitive to elevated levels of ozone include the very young and people with pre-existing respiratory problems. more ›