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Manhattan Upper East Side
Coverage of Manhattan Upper East Side in the Nexus archive.
Legionnaires’ diseasetopic2New York City Health Departmentorganization2Legionella bacteriatopic2City Comptroller Mark Levineperson1Mayor Zohran Mamdaniperson1cooling towerstopic1ZIP codes 10028, 10128, 10075place1Carnegie Hillplace1Yorkvilleplace1Lenox Hillplace1Daniel Knechtperson1Central Parkplace1
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: Case count rises to 36 as city continues emergency response efforts
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side has resulted in 36 cases, with 22 hospitalized and no deaths reported. The city is investigating cooling towers in specific ZIP codes and has tested 139 of 160 registered towers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans to release addresses of buildings with Legionella-positive cooling towers.
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Upper East Side climbs to 18 cases, officials say
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has increased to 18 cases, with affected ZIP codes 10075, 10028, and 10128. The NYC Health Department is investigating cooling towers in the area and advising residents and visitors to monitor symptoms, while emphasizing tap water remains safe to use.