ZIP codes 10028, 10128, 10075
Coverage of ZIP codes 10028, 10128, 10075 in the Nexus archive.
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: Case count on Upper East Side increases to 59 as city investigates Upper West Side building for bacteria
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side has reached 59 cases, with 15 hospitalized. While the city investigates the source, an unrelated Legionella detection in a Upper West Side building’s hot water system is not linked to the outbreak. Officials confirm tap water and air conditioning use remain safe, and a virtual town hall will update residents.
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: Case count reaches 56 as Upper West Side building now tests positive for the bacteria
The city reported 56 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with 16 hospitalized and no deaths. A building on the Upper West Side tested positive for Legionella bacteria in its hot water system, prompting a disinfection plan, while the health department investigates potential sources like cooling towers.
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: Case count rises to 36 as city continues emergency response efforts
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side has resulted in 36 cases, with 22 hospitalized and no deaths reported. The city is investigating cooling towers in specific ZIP codes and has tested 139 of 160 registered towers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans to release addresses of buildings with Legionella-positive cooling towers.