AIR QUALITY IS OFFICIALLY NOT GOOD

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued this notification today, May 31st, at 3:25 p.m.:

"The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued Air Quality Health Advisories for New York City until 11:00 p.m. today, May 31st, and from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1st.

Active children and adults and people with respiratory problems, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.

For more information, visit the National Weather Service website at http://www.1.usa.gov/16w10Sq or the Department of Environmental Conservation website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm."