The sun–as seen on West 75th St looking toward the Hudson River on the afternoon of June 7th–is nearly totally blocked by the smokey haze caused by over 100 raging forest fires that are still burning in Canada. Photo: Michael Oreskes Smokey Haze Blocks Sun on Wed, but Mayor Says Conditions Should Improve Thurs; Citizens Still Urged: Stay Indoors The Air Quality Index reached a reported 484 Wednesday June 7th which is deemed “hazardous” and an air quality warning remained... News 08 Jun 2023 | 11:14