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Legionnaires’ Outbreak Sparks Citywide Push | New York City News
New York City Council is pushing for urgent action after a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickened 76 and killed 4 — with a September hearing set to scrutinize the health department’s response. Council leaders want a dedicated hotline for public inquiries, especially during summer when the bacteria thrives in stagnant water, echoing lessons from the pandemic. While officials defend their swift response — cleaning infected cooling towers and daily public updates — critics demand tougher enforcement, including fines for noncompliant building owners and hiring of approved water ecologists…
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