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Council Speaker Blames Delay in Legionnaires Response | New York City News
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the city administration for dragging its feet during a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, arguing that faster action—like immediate cleaning of cooling towers—could have saved lives and prevented the illness from spreading to 76 people, including four fatalities. While officials say they acted swiftly after just two confirmed cases and that their rapid response likely saved lives, Menin insists common sense demands proactive measures to protect public health. The outbreak mirrors last year’s Harlem crisis, and…
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