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Air quality in New York

Air quality index (AQI⁺) and PM2.5 air pollution in New York • 07:28, Nov 08

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) 037david sirieixjunkJonathan RockwayV AdhsternDavid SteinEnviroSciMinnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)HeWhoIsBecomingWhoHeIsAdam Besch-TurnerD SNibblesStanley Mainbdavis10010Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory / Dan WesterveltStone Ridge NYArcherBen LowerySteven Searl MDEPA Office of Atmospheric ProtectionAdamKairteachMarshmellowzeroem01DanielSVTeddJustinMStroutcoveUSA National Park ServiceMDBruce MussmannJason FosterFREUND, ROBprivate ContributorFred Rugen JrBlairGuillermo KardolusJohn V DennisJenn HeatleyOrange AirChristopher LaCoyIgor FradlisAnonymous contributor

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#CitiesAQI⁺ US
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Washington

60

2
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Clinton County

58

3
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Harris Hill

49

4
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Buffalo

47

5
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Erie County

46

6
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Cheektowaga

43

7
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Nazareth College

42

8
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Livingston County

41

9
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Pittsford

39

10
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Fairport

38

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#CitiesAQI⁺ US
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Bay Shore

0

2
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Clinton

0

3
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Delaware County

0

4
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East Nassau

0

5
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Kings

0

6
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New York County

0

7
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Queens

0

8
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Rosendale

0

9
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Kinderhook

1

10
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Port Ewen

1

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