In Newburgh, we breathe through pollution, history, and injustice. Families here have faced serious environmental challenges for too long without access to the information needed to protect their health. The JustAir Newburgh air quality initiative aims to change that.
That changes now.
With the advent of JustAir Newburgh, residents now have access to vital data that can help guide their decisions. Understanding JustAir Newburgh’s air quality is essential for informed community decisions.
We’re excited to introduce JustAir Newburgh, a pioneering air quality monitoring platform developed through collaboration with Outdoor Promise, Bard College, and JustAir. This platform delivers real-time air quality data at the neighborhood level, empowering families to make knowledgeable choices about outdoor activities and health management, particularly regarding JustAir Newburgh air quality.
This isn’t just about data. It’s about equity, accountability, and giving Newburgh residents the tools to act. As environmental justice advocates, we know that information is power, and now that power belongs to the people.
“At Outdoor Promise, we believe knowledge leads to action. This tool empowers the people.”
— Ronald Zorrilla, Executive Director, Outdoor Promise
How It Works
JustAir’s digital platform gathers and displays hyperlocal air quality readings using a network of monitors throughout Newburgh. These sensors track key pollutants—like PM2.5 and ozone—and translate the data into an easy-to-understand public dashboard. Whether planning a walk, monitoring your child’s asthma triggers, or organizing for clean air, you’ll now have the information you need in real time.
JustAir Newburgh is committed to fostering a healthier environment for all community members by ensuring access to vital air quality information. By integrating cutting-edge technology with community engagement, we aim to elevate public awareness and drive collective action towards cleaner air. Our initiative not only highlights the critical importance of air quality in daily life but also emphasizes the necessity for systemic change in environmental policies. Together, we can create a more equitable and informed Newburgh, where every resident has the right to breathe clean air.
This is environmental justice in action.
Read more from our partners at Bard College:
https://www.bard.edu/news/bard-launches-online-platform-with-justair-to-access-real-time-hudson-valley-air-quality-2025-06-10
Join Us for the Launch
We invite you to an evening of conversation, demonstration, and connection to celebrate the platform’s official launch and show the power of community-led environmental change.
- Wednesday, June 25
- 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
- Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, Newburgh, NY
- Free Event — Register here on Eventbrite
Come learn how to use the platform, hear from local partners and air quality experts, and help shape the future of environmental health in our city.
Let’s breathe better, together. See you there.
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