Air Quality Advisory and Closures

The Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Long Island through Thursday, June 8, at 11:59 p.m. 

Due to the poor air quality caused by the wildfires in Canada, several community events have been canceled.  Locals are advised to limit their time outdoors if possible, close windows and doors, use fans to circulate airflow indoors, curb the use of gas grills indoors, and avoid smoking. 

Poor air quality can be hazardous and can aggravate those with health problems. Those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk. 

Rockville Centre: 

The sanitation department has suspended pickup for the remainder of the day in order to protect crew members. All residents are asked to hold back until the next scheduled pickup. 

All village parks and fields are closed. 

Molloy University will be closing as of 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. 

Mercy Hospital's community and employee walking club is canceled this week. 

Stay tuned to liherald.com for more updates.