Legislation in the City Council would ban chemicals known as PFAS that are used widely in FDNY gear and have been linked to cancer, according to City Council Member Joann Ariola.

In January 2025, Minnesota became the first state to ban PFAS in cookware, including Teflon, along with PFAS in carpets or rugs, upholstered furniture, tampons and various other products. Credit: ...

A burn ban is in effect for all of New York state through Oct. 15 due to dangerously dry conditions. The fire danger rating is only moderate across the state, but much of the state is in at least a ...