‘This is the new normal’: Fires spread across New York region
New York City has had over 230 brush fires since Oct. 29, after its driest month since record-keeping began in 1869.
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Hochul, Schumer, and Gillibrand announce $140M to expand broadband access in Upstate NY
Schumer emphasized the importance of broadband access, calling it a modern necessity. “Access to high-speed internet is as ...
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What’s Behind New York Fires? Climate Change, Land Use and History
Wildfires that are raging across New York and New Jersey highlight a new threat to one of the world’s most affluent regions.
Fire danger returns for much of tri-state region
The week ended on a sunny note as high pressure started to move into the tri-state region. There was a northwesterly wind that brought some of the smoke from the Jennings ...
As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief
The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday ...
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Dry winds in NY and NJ keep wildfires burning throughout the region
The cause of the fire was still under investigation. Wildfires are rarer in North Jersey and the southern part of New York than other regions, but a record dry spell has put all forested areas in ...