Phil O'Brien Publisher

Good morning and happy Monday. Saturday’s wild rain is behind us, and the air quality index has dropped to 50 — so, for today at least, we can breathe a little easier and enjoy a summer’s day, with a high of 82 degrees and a light breeze. As for the rest of the week, we’ll keep you posted… A long-standing request for seven-foot fences around the future Lorraine Hansberry Plaza on 10th Avenue between W48th and 49th Streets could add $150,000 to the cost.

Good morning and happy Saturday. The Canadian wildfire smoke is still lingering, while rain throughout the day has brought a flood watch into the mix. Save any outdoor plans for tomorrow, if you can. A decade ago, Manhattan Sideways founder Betsy Bober Polivy walked more than 100 Manhattan streets from east to west. Now, W42ST is retracing her steps — starting with reporter Sophia Michelen’s journey along 38th Street.

Good morning and happy Friday. Temperatures are dropping back into the 80s today, but the main weather story remains the Canadian wildfire smoke blanketing the city. More than 100 fires are still burning in Ontario, and you can keep track of them on this map. Please think twice before exercising outdoors — someone compared it yesterday to doing “yoga in a hookah bar.” Look after your lungs.