The FDNY has responded to more than 230 brush fires in the past two weeks, as the city continues to face dry weather and windy conditions. Officials continuie urging New Yorkers to use caution as a drought watch remains in effect.
Many New Yorkers are wondering what comes next, and if the city should be on alert for more dry spells in the future.
Daniel Zarrilli, chief climate & sustainability officer at Columbia University, previously served as the city's chief climate policy advisor.
He joined Roger Clark on Saturday morning to talk about how some of the drought can be attributed to climate change, and shared tips on New Yorkers can conserve water.