Upper East Side kids may be exposed to asbestos, lead paint hazards during new Sloan Kettering site construction, parents say

Upper East Side kids may be exposed to asbestos, lead paint hazards during new Sloan Kettering site construction, parents say

The construction of a new Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer care facility on the Upper East Side might be exposing youngsters to carcinogens and other toxic materials, enraged parents say. The planned 31-story cancer care pavilion on York Avenue between East 66th and 67th streets in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill neighborhood has stirred parents into a frenzy … Read more

‘Raw dogging’ a flight could kill you, experts warn

‘Raw dogging’ a flight could kill you, experts warn

Having a “raw” dog in this viral fight could be deadly. Social media clout chasers are “raw dogging” flights, with no entertainment whatsoever, in droves, making the bizarre stung the buzziest travel trend of the summer. No music, no streaming, no sleep — just staring at the map on the seatback screen, or nothing at all, in … Read more

Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into Tri-State area, bringing hazy conditions

Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into Tri-State area, bringing hazy conditions

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires returned to the Big Apple, bringing hazy conditions to the region Wednesday, forecasters said. Light smoke could be seen in parts of New Jersey and New York City Wednesday morning as smoke from wildfires burning up in parts of Canada drifts south, according to the National Weather Service. In 2023, thick … Read more