96-degree heat, Canada Wildfire Smoke Affects Rockland

96-degree heat, Canada Wildfire Smoke Affects Rockland

July 15, 2026

Stony Point cancels opening concert as state air-quality advisory remains in effect through Wednesday night

By Rockland News Staff | July 15, 2026

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires settled over Rockland County on Wednesday, combining with dangerous heat to create unhealthy outdoor conditions and disrupt evening activities.

The Town of Stony Point canceled Wednesday night’s Summer Concert Series performance at Riverfront Park because of the smoke, heat and unsettled weather. The concert, featuring the band 8th Grade Science, had been scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. as the opening performance of the town’s five-week series.

No additional Rockland municipal event cancellations had been independently confirmed by Rockland News as of publication. Because conditions and local decisions were changing quickly, residents planning to attend an outdoor concert, recreation program or sporting event Wednesday evening were advised to check directly with organizers before leaving home.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health expanded an Air Quality Health Advisory to include the entire state Wednesday. Rockland County is included in the state’s New York City Metro air-quality region, along with New York City and Westchester County.