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Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City causes a 5th death, sickens 109 people. What is it, and how do you get it?

A Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Harlem area of New York City has caused five deaths and sickened over 100 people. Here ...

Lawsuits begin after Legionnaires outbreak tears through New York City: ‘It’s completely preventable’

Two construction workers who were infected with Legionnaires’ disease after a ‘completely preventable’ outbreak occurred in ...

Kathy Hochul reacts to fifth Legionnaires' death in New York City

G overnor Kathy Hochul defended New York City's response to the Legionnaires ' disease outbreak after officials on Tuesday ...

5th person dies after Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City

NEW YORK -- A fifth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials ...
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Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Worsens as Former NY Governor Cuomo Calls for State Probe into NYC Health Department's Response

A Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem has prompted concerns about NYC's health oversight after a decline in cooling tower inspectors, despite funding increases. Former Governor Cuomo seeks an independent ...

Kathy Hochul brushes off NYC’s handling of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak as 5th death recorded, cases climb to 108: ‘I don’t know how you can prevent it’

Gov. Kathy Hochul brushed off concerns about the city’s handling of Legionnaires’ disease prevention efforts on Tuesday after ...