https://www.wvia.org/tags/new-york New York en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:13:57 GMT https://www.wvia.org/news/local/2026-07-16/dep-declares-code-purple-air-quality-alert-for-all-of-pa-on-friday-as-wildfire-smoke-spreads The Code Purple designation, which is based on the amount of particulate matter in the air, means conditions are "very unhealthy," state officials say, and all residents are encouraged to move their activities indoors. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:13:57 GMT https://www.wvia.org/news/local/2026-07-16/dep-declares-code-purple-air-quality-alert-for-all-of-pa-on-friday-as-wildfire-smoke-spreads Roger DuPuis | WVIA News