Cancellation of some schools and events across the Tri-State area

(NEW YORK)

Dangerous smoke from wildfires in Canada have prompted an Air Quality Alert that that has led to the cancellation of some schools and events across the Tri-State area.

SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS:
Elizabeth Public Schools will be canceled on Thursday
Yonkers Public Schools will be canceled on Thursday

All New York City public schools have also canceled all outdoor activities. NYC public schools were already scheduled to be closed Thursday and Friday.

The Clifton, Verona, and East Orange school districts canceled recess and outdoor activities on Wednesday. The Wayne school district issued a minimal schedule for all students and has canceled after-school activities as well.

All Woodbridge Township residents are urged to limit outdoor activities, and the Woodbridge Township School District has restricted outdoor extracurricular activities for the day.

Over in Hoboken, the public school district canceled field trips, outdoor recess, field days, and outdoor physical education.

Mahwah Township said it has closed all fields for the day for the safety of athletes and players.

Public schools in Huntington said all physical education classes and activities take place inside Wednesday.