Hospital and Construction Site Linked to Harlem Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Amid Rising Calls for Tighter Regulations
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, linked to cooling towers at two buildings including Harlem Hospital, has resulted in 7 deaths and 114 cases. City officials address oversight issues and plan stricter regulations and testing.
New York Attorney General Announces Settlement with MVP Health Plan to Correct Flawed Mental Health Directory
NY Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement with MVP Health Plan to address its inaccurate mental health provider directory and improve service access.
Legionnaires' Outbreak in Harlem Claims Sixth Life as Case Count Reaches 111 and City Remediates Cooling Towers
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has resulted in a sixth death, with 111 confirmed cases and ongoing investigations into water-cooling towers contaminated with Legionella.
Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Worsens as Former NY Governor Cuomo Calls for State Probe into NYC Health Department's Response
A Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem has prompted concerns about NYC's health oversight after a decline in cooling tower inspectors, despite funding increases. Former Governor Cuomo seeks an independent probe into the city's handling of the crisis.
Harlem Horror as Ben Crump Sues Construction Giants and NYC Over Legionnaires' Crisis That Left 5 Dead
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump files a lawsuit against two construction companies and NYC over a preventable Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem, claiming negligence after five deaths and over a hundred illnesses.
Fifth Death Linked to Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in Central Harlem as Cases Rise to 108
A fifth death linked to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been reported, with cases reaching 108. Affected cooling towers have been cleaned, but inspections had declined.
Suspicious White Powder at Manhattan’s 26 Federal Plaza Prompts Evacuation as Substance Identified Non-Hazardous
An evacuation occurred at 26 Federal Plaza, NYC, due to white powder in letters, later identified as non-dangerous boric acid. The incident is under investigation.
Fourth Death in Central Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak as Cases Hit 99 with NYC Building Linked to Bacteria
The fourth death from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem has been reported, with cases reaching 99. Legionella bacteria were found in several government building cooling towers, including Harlem Hospital which treated many patients.
Harlem Hit by Legionnaires' Disease Amid Fears of Medicaid Cuts Compromising Healthcare Access
Facing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak and impending Medicaid cuts, Harlem residents grapple with health disparities and service reductions, raising concerns about the community's ability to cope with public health crises.
New York City Launches 13 New Clubhouses to Support Residents with Severe Mental Illness
NYC is opening 13 new clubhouses to support residents with severe mental illness, backed by a $30 million investment, as part of Mayor Eric Adams' initiative to enhance access to care.
Signs of Relief as Legionnaires' Outbreak in Central Harlem Declines and City Proposes Stricter Regulations
New cases of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem slow down as health officials report a decline in hospitalizations and a cautious optimism towards the outbreak's trend.
Massachusetts-Based Hans Kissle Recalls Mislabeled Pasta Salad Across Tri-State Area Over Allergy Concerns
Hans Kissle recalls mislabeled pasta salad as potato salad due to undeclared wheat, posing risks for those with allergies. No illnesses reported; products sold at Stop & Shop.












