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HEALTHAug 5 · 10:30 UTCNY POSTPost Editorial Board

Why Mamdani’s team botched the deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak

A deadly Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem killed seven New Yorkers last year, but the Health Department continued to face criticism in 2026, six months after Mamdani's inauguration. The incident highlighted ongoing failures in managing public health crises.

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