City Council speaker Julie Menin, who represents an UES district, stands with Council Members including Harvey Epstein (far left) and Virginia Maloney (second from left) and community leaders to discuss the response to a Legionnaires’ outbreak that has killed five New Yorkers this summer. ( Photo: NYC Council) Under Fire, NYCEM Affirms Efforts to Combat Legionnaires’ Disease The New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) affirmed its commitment to expanding public education on Legionnaires’ disease... News 23 Jul 2026 | 01:35