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NYC Officials See Increase in West Nile Virus Mosquitoes: What to Know

and on August 7, 2026

The city found 612 positive mosquito pools, nearly double last year’s count, and late August is when infections typically peak.

What E-Bikes Are Illegal in NYC? Here’s What to Know Amid Crackdown

and on August 6, 2026

New York sellers face $2,000 infractions after Aug. 18, while riders can check motor power, speed and VIN rules before hitting the road

Cyclosporiasis Cases Continue to Grow in NYC. Here’s What to Know.

and on August 3, 2026

New York City has logged 511 cases since May 1, and health officials still don’t know what’s driving the outbreak.

Seven Deaths Now Reported from Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in NYC

and on July 31, 2026

Officials say the source is contained, but 92 people have been infected and symptoms can take days to appear near the Upper East Side outbreak.

Sixth Person Dies from Legionnaires’ Disease in Manhattan

and on July 29, 2026

Health officials say the source is eliminated, but 90 people across two Upper East Side neighborhoods have now tested positive.

NYC ‘Confident’ Legionnaires’ Disease Source Has Been Eradicated

and on July 27, 2026

After 89 infections and five deaths, officials tested 183 cooling towers to stamp out the source — here’s how to spot lingering symptoms.

Fourth Person Dies in NYC’s Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

and on July 21, 2026

Health officials say 76 cases and four deaths have hit two Manhattan ZIP codes — here’s what symptoms mean you should see a doctor.

Do You Need a KN95 Mask for Poor Air Quality in NYC? What to Know

and on July 16, 2026

NYC’s air quality index topped 200 Thursday — officials say only one type of mask actually filters out the wildfire smoke.

NYC’s Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Continues to Grow. What to Know

and on July 10, 2026

22 people are now hospitalized in a Manhattan cluster traced to a cooling tower, and officials say tap water is still safe to use.

Latest on NYC Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak: Cases, Hospitalizations

and on July 7, 2026

New York officials say a contaminated cooling tower — not the water system — is likely behind a growing Manhattan cluster.

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in NYC: What Are Symptoms?

and on July 6, 2026

A contaminated cooling tower has sickened 18 people in Manhattan — here’s how the bacteria spreads and the warning signs to watch for.

What Tenants Should Know Before NYC Rent Freeze Goes Into Effect

and on June 26, 2026

A 7-1 vote froze rents on about 1 million NYC stabilized apartments — but only for leases that begin on or after October 1.

Mamdani Warns New Yorkers May Lose SNAP Benefits June 1. Here’s Why

and on May 26, 2026

More than 300,000 New York households could lose food assistance starting June 1 under SNAP work requirements tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

How Many SNAP Families Are in NYC? USDA Changes Rules for Benefits

and on May 8, 2026

USDA is doubling food-variety requirements for SNAP retailers, as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act moves to cut $187 billion from the program over a decade.

How Mamdani Plans to Combat Deed Theft in NYC After Chi Ossé Arrest

and on April 27, 2026

Deed theft complaints in New York tripled in just two years — jumping from 149 to 517 — and a new mayor’s office with real enforcement power aims to stop the fraud targeting homeowners.

Why Prices Could Rise in NYC from Trump Hormuz Blockade

and on April 13, 2026

Gas prices already jumped 21.2% in March’s CPI — and with the Hormuz blockade now in effect, NYC shoppers could soon see the ripple hit grocery and retail shelves as shipping costs climb.

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