The sunny start could turn cloudy and rainy by Wednesday afternoon.  The high will be 75 in New York City, and mid to upper 70s in the suburbs.

On the heels of a severely critical Rikers Island federal monitor report. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams toured the jail again Wednesday to offer a status update.

In Newark, the skyline was virtually nonexistent. It had been swallowed up by the thick haze that smelled like the wildfires that had caused it in Canada hundreds of miles away.

Pope Francis, now 86, did not react well to general anesthesia when he underwent surgery in 2021 to remove 13 inches of his large intestine.

That's why he resisted an operation for a bad knee, choosing to get around with help from a cane or wheelchair. But the Holy Father really didn't have a choice when it came to surgery Wednesday to repair an intestinal hernia.

The flight path of planes taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport is less than a mile from Newark's downtown, but planes taking off were barely visible. The aircraft that had managed to take off were the lucky ones. The country's 14th busiest airport was not busy on Wednesday -- delays were 80 minutes at least, due to the smoky haze all over everything, everywhere. 

On Wednesday, the NYC Planning Commission began the procedure to consider renewing MSG permit which allows capacity crowds. The MTA, Amtrak and NJ Transit say the arena is getting in the way of improving transit projects.

Attorney Jeremy Saland fights for victims of revenge porn. If you're unfamiliar with the phrase, revenge porn is the unlawful publication of intimate images, most commonly done by exes with intimate photos who seek revenge after a breakup.

The training hopes to address a nationwide shortage that just doesn't seem to want to end.

Dr. Michelle Lugones joined PIX11 News on Wednesday amid an air quality alert related to wildfire smoke from Canada.

A doctor explains the health risks and offers tips as haze and smoke from Canada's wildfires blankets New York City.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada blanketed parts of northern New Jersey on Wednesday.

Wildfire smoke from Canada plunged New York City and the surrounding tri-state area into an orange, smoky haze Tuesday and Wednesday, sparking an air quality alert and sending officials scrambling to respond.

When will the hazy, smoke-filled skies clear out? Here’s a rough timeline of when experts say you should see some relief.