DEC Contact: John Salka | (518) 402-8000
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August 05, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, AUG. 5

New York State DEC and DOH Update New Yorkers on Air Quality

WHAT: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH) will provide an update on current air quality conditions from wildfire smoke impacting communities across the State and how New Yorkers can stay informed and be Air Quality Aware this summer.

View the Current Air Quality Forecast: https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/air-quality-index-forecast-current-observations 

On Monday, Governor Hochul issued an update on statewide air quality to keep New Yorkers safe: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-issues-update-statewide-air-quality-keep-new-yorkers-safe

WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m.

Webinar Link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=m16968e26d5ace138ab1d56ecdbdf5625

Webinar Number: 2836 674 0689

Webinar Password: fgPXCZih897 (34792944 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Join by phone

+1-929-251-9612 United States Toll (New York City)

+1-415-527-5035 United States Toll

Access code: 2836 674 0689

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