Nov. 26, 2024 By Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. Did you know that 1 in 16 people will get lung cancer in their lifetime? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. As we observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, it is crucial…
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AIR QUALITY ALERT: New Yorkers warned to stay inside as dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires covers the city
Jun. 7, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to shroud New York City in an acrid, hazy blanket — prompting yet another air quality alert on Wednesday. Public schools across the Five Boroughs cancelled all outdoor activities on June 7, and Mayor Eric Adams warned those with respiratory conditions and…