New York City public schools canceled all outdoor activities Wednesday, but will remain open.
At least 10 school districts in central New York state canceled outdoor activities and events Tuesday.
By 7 a.m. Wednesday, New York City’s air quality index was just below 180, a designation of “unhealthy,” according to IQair.
New York City tallied to the worst air quality of any major metropolitan area Tuesday at 10 p.m., IQair’s data showed.
Cities including New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are expected to see their air quality improve throughout the day.
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