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NYC Council to probe City Hall’s response to toxic Canadian wildfire smoke

Por: New York Post Nation July 05, 2023

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The City Council plans to hold a hearing next week into Mayor Eric Adams’ response to the dangerous plumes of smoke and soot from Canadian wildfires that blanketed the city, turning the skies a frightening orange and forcing many New Yorkers with respiratory problems indoors. Adams was faulted by some lawmakers for a slow-footed response as the administration’s  came shortly before midnight amid deteriorating conditions,  from... + full article



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