air quality

What would have been a partly sunny 85-degree day over Upstate New York turned into a yellowed, hazy overcast glow on Monday in parts of Upstate New York as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted across the region.

When you think wildfires, New York and New Jersey don't typically come to mind. But with the recent dry spell in the region, the threat of wildfires has become a very, very real concern.

It was almost one year ago that Upstate New York and much of the eastern portion of the United States experienced cloudy, smoggy days because of thick, unsafe smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

The Empire State is home to many fantastic places to visit, but only one can brag about being the best for your lungs.

I have never experienced anything like this in my many years on this planet

More cities around the world are facing problems related to smog and polluted air.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health have issued an air quality health advisory for our area.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for participants to take air samples in their communities.

Albany, NY (WIBX) -  Elementary students aren't the only ones getting report cards this week...the air is too.