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Integration of local air quality monitoring with NICAS predictive model

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      Cari Olson from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene discusses how NICAS (New York City Community Air Survey) integrates with local air quality monitoring efforts and its predictive model.

      • NICAS focuses on quality control and understanding the effectiveness of their model across the city
      • They work with partners on local level monitoring to better understand specific areas of concern
      • A working group of community-based organizations uses low-cost sensors for localized monitoring
      • NICAS has a monitor specifically in Sunset Park to capture data relevant to the indirect source rule
      • They are working with community partners in Red Hook and other neighborhoods on air quality monitoring
      • Council Member Avilés expresses interest in following up about comprehensive integration of various monitoring efforts