Overview
QUEENS COLLEGE 2 is an NCORE air monitoring station in New York City, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It provides continuous ambient air quality data for Queens, New York.
QUEENS COLLEGE 2 is an air monitoring station located at Queens College in New York City, New York, United States. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, which is a multi-pollutant monitoring network designed to support long-term air quality trends and health research. The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and is situated in a parking lot on the college campus. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As an NCORE site, it likely measures a comprehensive suite of pollutants including speciation and meteorological parameters. The station provides continuous monitoring with recent sample data from September 2025. This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing air quality in the densely populated Queens borough of New York City. The data collected supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and research on urban air pollution. Its location near a major educational institution also facilitates community engagement and environmental education.
Environmental context
New York City faces air quality challenges from vehicle emissions, building heating, and regional transport of pollutants. The QUEENS COLLEGE 2 station, as part of the NCORE network, provides high-quality data on criteria pollutants and air toxics. Its siting in a parking lot near a major roadway ensures representativeness of urban exposure. The station's long-term operation supports trend analysis and health studies, contributing to the EPA's goal of protecting public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
QUEENS COLLEGE 2 is located at Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Parking Lot #6, in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
As an NCORE station, QUEENS COLLEGE 2 monitors multiple air pollutants including criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as well as meteorological parameters and air toxics.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) as part of the U.S. EPA's NCORE network.
NCORE (National Core) is a U.S. EPA network of multi-pollutant monitoring stations that provide long-term data for air quality trends, health research, and regulatory compliance.
Data from QUEENS COLLEGE 2 is submitted to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), issue air quality alerts, and inform public health decisions.
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