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New York City is facing new lawsuits related to last year’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem, with the support of Ben Crump (right) and the Reverend Al Sharpton (right). At an August 6 presser, June Cooley (above, center) said that her family has “PTSD” over her mother’s infection.

New York City is facing new lawsuits related to last year’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem, with the support of Ben Crump (right) and the Reverend Al Sharpton (right). At an August 6 presser, June Cooley (above, center) said that her family has “PTSD” over her mother’s infection. ( Photo: National Action Network/YouTube)

The outbreak sickened 114 people last summer, killing seven, with dozens now filing suit against New York City and NYC Health + Hospitals. The announcement comes a week after a separate outbreak on the Upper East Side, which also killed seven people, was declared contained.

New Lawsuits Filed Over Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak

07 Aug 2026 | 06:50

Dozens of Harlem residents are now suing New York City over its response to a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ in the neighborhood last summer, which sickened 114 people and killed seven. NYC Health + Hospitals Corporation and multiple contractors are also listed as defendants.

The outbreak lasted between...

Healthy Manhattan

If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits.

If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits. ( Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels)

Tomato Is Revered Today But it Was Once Feared as “Poison Apple”

07 Aug 2026 | 06:46

The pigment that turns tomatoes red may protect your heart and lower the risk of cancer.

Its made a big...

“Isla,” an original play from the acclaimed theater company Hit The Lights!, stars (l to r.) Tiffany Iris as Alina, Daniela Delahuerta as Carmen and Samantha Blain as Lulu, and is co-directed by Roman Sanchez & Mikayla Stanley.

“Isla,” an original play from the acclaimed theater company Hit The Lights!, stars (l to r.) Tiffany Iris as Alina, Daniela Delahuerta as Carmen and Samantha Blain as Lulu, and is co-directed by Roman Sanchez & Mikayla Stanley. ( Photo provided by Hit The Lights!)

Cuban Odyssey “Isla” Makes Its Off Broadway Debut

07 Aug 2026 | 05:57

“Isla,” the Spanish word for “island,” is the title of a Caribbean coming of age story, telling the saga...

The NY Department of Sanitation has started affixing adhesive stickers to cars violating street cleaning parking rules again, bringing back a practice that had been prohibited since 2011 before a City Council vote in June 2026 allowed the Department of Sanitation to resume the practice starting in August.

The NY Department of Sanitation has started affixing adhesive stickers to cars violating street cleaning parking rules again, bringing back a practice that had been prohibited since 2011 before a City Council vote in June 2026 allowed the Department of Sanitation to resume the practice starting in August. ( Photo: DSNY)

Shame Stickers for Cars Blocking Street Sweepers Make Controversial Comeback

07 Aug 2026 | 06:03

UWS Council Member Gale Brewer, the lead sponsor of Intro 92 which restored warning parking stickers,...

Spots on MTA buses that have been designated as open stroller spaces are marked with a decal.

Spots on MTA buses that have been designated as open stroller spaces are marked with a decal. ( Photo: MTA)

All MTA Buses to Have Designated Spot for Open Strollers

06 Aug 2026 | 04:18

A designated open stroller space is coming to an MTA bus near you.

After a successful pilot, the MTA announced...

The NYC MTA will auction of a limited number of vintage MetroCard vending machines (left) and express machines (right), with a starting bid of $1500 to take home a blast from the subway’s past.

The NYC MTA will auction of a limited number of vintage MetroCard vending machines (left) and express machines (right), with a starting bid of $1500 to take home a blast from the subway’s past. ( Credit: MTA)

Subway Decor: MTA Opens Auction for MetroCard Vending Machines

05 Aug 2026 | 02:36

The NYC division of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) opened a two-week auction for a limited...

“No More 24” Bill Stalls, again, to the ire of protestors on Brodway outside City Hall on Aug. 5.

“No More 24” Bill Stalls, again, to the ire of protestors on Brodway outside City Hall on Aug. 5. ( Photo: Brian Berger)

“No More 24” Bill Stalls: Menin, Mamdani Mocked at City Hall Protest

07 Aug 2026 | 05:53

And again, a hunger strike protest by women home health workers decrying the 24-hour workday is over....

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