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Smoke from wildfires in Canada impacts New York City's air quality

The far-reaching impact of wildfires in Canada has extended to New York City, with the smoke emanating from the ongoing blazes taking a toll on its air quality.

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A smoky haze that hung over New York City much of the day Tuesday thickened in the late afternoon, obscuring views of New Jersey across the Hudson River and making the setting sun look like a reddish orb. In the Philadelphia area, dusk brought more of a lavender haze.