Legionnaires' Outbreak Hits Upper East Side | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Legionnaires’ Disease is spreading across the Upper East Side, prompting city officials to take unprecedented action—draining and disinfecting 31 cooling towers, with 12 more due by Saturday. Residents are taking precautions, even shutting windows, while a building on the Upper West Side proactively tested and found Legionella in its own hot water system. Critics, including City Council Speaker Julie Menin, argue for faster, city-wide action to prevent more illnesses. As the Health Department races to identify the source, residents brace for more uncertainty while trying to keep daily life…