Harvey Epstein

Tenants at Haven Plaza in East Village have not had safe showers for two months due to Legionella bacteria contamination. They demand better communication, cleanup, and alternative shower/drinking water solutions from Wavecrest Management and Catholic Homes. The NYC Health Department has engaged with residents since May, providing guidance and addressing concerns.

Queens Councilmembers Julie Won and Harvey Epstein have requested the Queens District Attorney to investigate rental fraud allegations following a Gothamist report that identified a pattern of such accusations.

Lawmakers in New York City are urging the city and state to address stolen SNAP benefits after an investigation revealed widespread fraud. They cited California's success in reducing such theft and demanded information on New York's security measures, while victims lack recourse to replace stolen funds. Efforts to implement chip cards, which could prevent fraud, are delayed, and state budgets have not allocated funds for reimbursements.

City health officials confirmed Legionella bacteria in the water system of Haven Plaza, an East Village apartment complex, following reports of two Legionnaires’ disease cases. A third case is alleged but unconfirmed by officials, while residents criticize delays in notification. Management companies Catholic Homes and Wavecrest Management have retained consultants to address the issue.

An unpaid NYC Council intern, Mina Farahmand, claimed she was fired after demanding a $32 per hour 'livable wage' for herself and her peers. She was working in Manhattan Councilman Harvey Epstein’s office and sent a message to Council Speaker Julie Menin prior to her dismissal.