Alister Martin
Coverage of Alister Martin in the Nexus archive.
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: 28 New Yorkers now sick as city expands public health response to Upper East Side crisis
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has sickened 28 New Yorkers, with 21 hospitalized, as the city expands its public health response on the Upper East Side. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Health Department announced measures to release addresses of buildings with Legionella-positive cooling towers and mandate their remediation. The outbreak is contained to ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075, with no deaths reported so far.
- City searching for ‘smoking gun’ to Legionnaires’ disease
New York City officials are investigating cooling towers as the source of an 18-case Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in three Upper East Side zip codes, testing 160 towers under a new law requiring more frequent inspections. Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin emphasized concerns about bacteria growth in hot weather, while officials stress proactive measures to identify and sanitize potential sources.
- 'Yes, this does suck': NYC health officials brace for new Medicaid work rules
New York City health officials are preparing for new Medicaid work requirements. The city's budget allocates $3 million to hire community health workers to assist with navigating these changes. Dr. Alister Martin, the newly appointed Health Commissioner, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani were present at a related press conference.
- NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075. NYC health officials urge residents and visitors near Central Park’s east side between East 76th and 97th Streets to monitor for flu-like symptoms, as cooling towers in the area are under investigation as potential sources.
- Upper East Side Legionnaires’ cases rise to 14
There are now 14 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease on New York City's Upper East Side, with the investigation expanded to include three zip codes and areas near Central Park. NYC Health Commissioner Alister F. Martin urged residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms and seek medical care, as the health department tests cooling towers for Legionella bacteria.
- To Fight Overdoses, Naloxone Vending Machines Arrive on Staten Island
Naloxone vending machines have been installed in Staten Island's North Shore neighborhoods to combat drug overdoses, following a successful incident where the drug saved a man during a Knicks parade. The machines, funded by a $12 million opioid settlement fund, provide free naloxone kits and aim to reduce overdose deaths, which have declined in Staten Island since 2022.