New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside due to a 'code red' air quality alert, according to reports. Pollution expert Michael Petroni told The Post that breathing the city's smoke-filled air is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to stay indoors or wear masks due to a 'code red' air quality alert. The advisory is issued as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift into the region, a situation previously reported by The Zioneer on July 16. Pollution expert Michael Petroni, a former EPA employee, told The Post that the air quality is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes. The mayor's office did not immediately provide additional details on the expected duration of the alert.
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