As of Wednesday afternoon, New York City reached an AQI of 342, a level considered 'hazardous' for all residents.
New York City's air pollution ranked the worst of any city in the world on Wednesday as wildfire smoke from Canada continued to drift over the area, creating a second day of orange haze over the city and prompting some residents to wear face masks outdoors.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday halted some flights bound for New York's LaGuardia Airport due to the smoke.A smokey haze blankets Times Square in New York City as smoke from Canada's wildfires moves down the Northeastern U.S.
bound for New York's LaGuardia Airport due to the smoke. Visibility was also causing delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.Leslie Josephs | CNBC
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