A total of 31 buildings on the Upper East Side have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease, including the Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue (above). Nearly 60 people have been infected. ( Photo: @Epicsunwarrior/ Wikimedia Commons) Growing Outbreak on UES: 59 Now Infected by Legionnaires’ Disease A Legionnaires’ outbreak tearing through the Upper East Side has now reached 59 total cases as of July 12, with 15 people... News 17 Jul 2026 | 01:52
A warning on the NYC Health Dept. instructs UES residents to monitor for symptoms, as officials investigate the origins of the latest outbreak of Lenionnaires’ Disease. ( Photo: NYC Dept of Health) Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits UES, With 23 New Cases Legionnaires’ disease has broken out on the Upper East Side yet again, with 23 cases reported from one cluster as of Tuesday,... News 16 Jul 2026 | 02:18
The Transport Workers Union says that Deniz, a horse who dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park earlier this month, was killed by a toxic plant—and not animal abuse, as some charge. ( Photo: TWU ) Union Says Central Park Carriage Horse Died After Eating Toxic Plant A horse that dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park last week was poisoned by a flower planted there, the union... News 14 Jul 2026 | 03:35
Legionnaires’ disease has been detected in the water system of Haven Plaza, a housing complex in the East Village, after an NYC Health Department probe. ( Photo: Catholic Homes New York) Legionnaires’ Disease Detected in East Village Housing Complex Legionnaires’ disease has been detected in the water system of a housing complex in the East Village, following a Health... News 09 Jul 2026 | 02:08
A notorious landlord is facing flak from a local lawmaker over the conditions at his Hell’s Kitchen properties, including 358 W. 51 St. (left) and 345 W. 53rd St. (right) ( Photos: Jack Ahern ) Landlord Under Fire for Poor Conditions at Hell’s Kitchen Properties A landlord is facing scathing calls for legal action due to poor maintenance of buildings in his portfolio, namely a few... News 08 Jul 2026 | 03:14
A judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from freezing funds going towards the Hudson River Tunnel portion of the Gateway Project (above), after a previous freeze led to temporary layoffs. ( Photo: Gateway Project, YouTube ) Judge Bars Feds From Freezing Gateway Funds The Trump administration has been permanently barred from freezing funds for further construction of the Hudson River Tunnels... News 03 Jul 2026 | 10:29
A January report from the MTA Inspector General found ten observed bathrooms lacking toilet seat covers, including those at Union Square (above). That has now been fixed. ( Photo: Pinterest.com) MTA Spruces Up Subway Bathrooms, Secures Toilet Seats In subway stations from Union Square to West 125th Street, the limited number of publicly available comfort stations have... News 02 Jul 2026 | 11:51
A heat dome will hit New York City beginning on Tuesday, June 30, bringing dangerous temperatures that could hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit. ( Photo: governor.ny.gov) Extreme Heat Comes to New York City; Here’s How to Stay Cool A heat dome is settling over New York City beginning on Tuesday, June 30, bringing dangerous conditions for vulnerable Manhattan... News 29 Jun 2026 | 05:32
Health officials are looking into whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at Haven Plaza, a housing complex in the East Village. ( Photo: Catholic Homes New York ) Legionnaire’s Probe Underway at East Village Housing Complex Health department officials are probing whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at a housing complex in the East Village,... News 29 May 2026 | 09:06
Manhattan politicians such as NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin (left) and Council Member Harvey Epstein (right) are collaborating on a new legislative priority: eliminating stray dog poop from NYC. ( Photo: NYC Council, Flickr ) SCOOP Act Takes on Formidable, Foul Foe: NYC Dog Poop New York City is planning on cutting the crap, with the City Council seeking to pass a suite of bills that will address the... News 19 May 2026 | 07:06
Mayor Mamdani (at mic) produced a set of reforms aimed at cutting red tape for affordable housing development. ( Photo: Flickr, nycmayorsoffice) Mamdani Shortens Affordable Housing Approval Process The Mamdani administration has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at speeding up the pace of affordable housing development,... News 15 May 2026 | 10:45
Community advocate and CB8 member Todd Stein is wrapping up an upcoming short film based on his battle with the guardianship system, which transformed his relationship to his family. ( Rendering: Todd Stein) “The Final Fight” to Turn Real-Life East Side Guardianship Saga Into Potent Drama Manhattanites may know Todd Stein for his membership on Community Board 8, or his run to be the Democratic District Leader... City Arts 12 May 2026 | 10:35
Layla Law-Gisiko held a May 6 rally touting her support from local public housing residents in an April 28 City Council special election, which she placed third in. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Layla Law-Gisiko Vows to Campaign on Against NYCHA Demolition Community activist Layla Law-Gisiko starred in a spirited rally organized around saving the Fulton & Elliott-Chelsea Houses... News 08 May 2026 | 07:08
The City Council is looking into recommendations on how to reform the city’s pedicab industry, Council Speaker Julie Menin says. ( Photo: centralpark.com ) City Council to Examine Pedicab Industry Reforms The New York City Council is looking into implementing sweeping reforms to the city’s pedicab industry, based on a package... News 08 May 2026 | 04:38
A fire broke out on Dyckman St. in Inwood on Monday, May 4, killing three people. ( Photo: FDNY) Fire Kills Three, Critically Injures Five in Inwood A deadly early morning fire broke out in an apartment building in Inwood May 4, killing three people and sending five others... News 04 May 2026 | 10:30
