Measure for building owners to test for Legionella halted in NYC Council despite deadly outbreak in Harlem
New York City is considering a law that would require large building owners to routinely test their water systems, including cooling towers, for Legionella bacteria. This measure comes in light of a significant outbreak that led to seven fatalities and 114 illnesses in Harlem. Sponsored by Bronx Councillor Pierina Ana Sanchez, the proposed law would […]
Famous Harlem pizzeria hit with $300,000 fine in trademark dispute with Midtown restaurant sharing its name
It’s a lot of fabric! The ongoing dispute between notable Italian restaurants over the “Patsy” name has flared up again. Harlem Pizzeria has been hit with a $300,000 fine for repeatedly breaching a two-year-old court order that prevents the trademarking of the name. Frank Blija, who operates Patsy’s pizzeria in Uptown, has been accused of […]
State should investigate how the city managed the serious Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem, says former Governor Cuomo
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo stated on Wednesday that Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration needs to initiate an investigation into how New York City managed the recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem. Cuomo, who is currently campaigning for mayor, presided over a similar outbreak in the Bronx in 2015 that resulted in 15 fatalities and over 120 […]
Cooling towers at a Harlem hospital contribute to the spread of Legionnaires’ disease in a fatal NYC outbreak
Pastor Al Sharpton recently claimed that untreated rainwater in a cooling tower at Harlem Hospital contributed to the deadliest Legionnaires’ disease outbreak New York has seen in a decade. He plans to join civil rights attorney Ben Crump in announcing a lawsuit against the construction company involved in a project in Harlem. “People should be […]
Fatal outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in NYC linked to 12 locations, including Harlem Hospital’s cooling tower
The cooling tower at Harlem Hospital is one of 12 sites connected to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the city. Health officials reported Thursday that this outbreak has resulted in four fatalities and nearly 100 reported illnesses. Also on the list of affected cooling towers are locations like the Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, the […]
A historic home in Harlem, one of the oldest still lived in, is now for sale.
A unique piece of New York City history is up for grabs on East 128th Street. This pre-war clapboard townhouse, recognized as one of the oldest occupied detached houses in Harlem, is on the market for $3.25 million. Nestled between larger, more modern buildings, the pale green exterior of the house remains reminiscent of its […]
New York City suggests tougher regulations to address Legionnaires’ disease amid worries from the Harlem outbreak.
New York City Implements Stricter Cooling Tower Regulations New York City is set to enforce tougher regulations on cooling towers following a significant outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem. The health department is ramping up enforcement, penalties, and reporting requirements related to water system construction, which is linked to many Legionnaires’ cases. In just two […]
Eddie Palmieri, the Latin jazz artist and Grammy winner from East Harlem, has passed away at 88.
Eddie Palmieri, Influential Rumba and Latin Jazz Artist, Dies at 88 Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Rumba and Latin Jazz, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was announced by Fania Records on Wednesday evening. Gabriella, Palmieri’s daughter, informed the New York Times that he died earlier that day at their New […]
Third fatality in Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak that has affected nearly 70 people
On Wednesday, Mayor Adams announced that a third individual has died due to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem. This alarming cluster, which includes cases of severe lung inflammation, was first identified on July 25. It has impacted five postal codes in upper Manhattan, affecting at least 67 people. The identities of the three […]
Fitness model arrested after her influencer husband is discovered stabbed to death in their Harlem apartment
A fitness model has been arrested following the death of his husband, who was found stabbed in their Harlem apartment. Authorities report that 40-year-old Donald Zeven Hood called 911 around 4 a.m. on Friday, asserting that he had just awakened after a knife altercation, during which his husband had died in the bathroom. Police discovered […]