Some reports suggest breathing Canadian wildfire smoke in New York is like smoking cigarettes. But true health risks are more complicated.

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YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP

Thu Jun 8 2023

 

Is breathing wildfire smoke like smoking cigarettes? In some ways, it's worse

The Playland Boardwalk didn't have its usual number of walkers as the smoky haze that filled the air, didn't stop amusement park goers from enjoying Playland Amusement Park in Rye, June 7, 2023. Looked like mostly school and youth groups at the park.

Some reports suggest breathing Canadian wildfire smoke in New York is like smoking cigarettes. But true health risks are more complicated.

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Smoke from wild fires in Canada obscure the view in the distance on the New York State Thruway, looking west from West Nyack June 7, 2023.
 

Should you stay inside? Hudson Valley air quality remains poor

 

The air quality in the Hudson Valley continues to be poor due to Canadian wildfires.

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Dan Lauria in his play Just Another Day at Shadowlands Stages in Ellenville.
 

Dan Lauria two-person play premieres in Ellenville

 

A two-person play, written by and starring Dan Lauria and featuring, Patty McCormack, is premiering at Shadowland Stages in Ellenville.

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O'Neill's Jadon Spain wins the boys division 2 200 meter dash during the Section 9 Track & Field state qualifier on June 2, 2023.
 

Track and field: Seedings for Section 9 athletes at state championship

 

Section 9 athletes are considered favorites in seedings for at this weekend's state track and field championships at Middletown.

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The new Tappan Zee Bridge, formally named the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, as seen from Losee Park in Tarrytown, July 18, 2017.
 

NY bill combines Tappan Zee and Mario Cuomo Bridge names

 

The Tappan Zee Bridge name would be partly restored with a modified bill in Albany combining it with the current name: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

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