Lawsuit blames construction company for Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A new lawsuit is accusing a construction company of neglecting to clean stormwater from the cooling towers behind the deadly Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Harlem.
NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak: 5th person has died
A fifth person has died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem. NYC has confirmed 108 cases so far in the outbreak that began in late July. As of Monday, 14 are hospitalized.
Legionnaire's: 12 cooling towers test positive for live bacteria, 99 cases confirmed
NYC Legionnaire's latest: 12 cooling towers test positive for live bacteria, 99 cases confirmed
NYC Legionnaire's latest: Staffing shortage did not contribute to outbreak, officials say; 80+ cases reported
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has grown to over 80 confirmed cases, with three people now dead, according to officials. As of today, 24 people are currently in the hospital.
Legionnaires’ disease in NYC: How did the outbreak start?
The deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem continues to cause concern for those living in the area as more details about its origin are released.
What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Charlie Rangel, former US congressman from Harlem, dies at 94
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
Man, 23, charged with murder after Harlem grandmother killed in crossfire
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a NYC grandmother was fatally shot while standing on the sidewalk, police said.
61-year-old grandmother killed in Harlem crossfire, police say
Police are investigating after a 61-year-old grandmother was shot and killed in Harlem after being caught in a crossfire. Mayor Adams condemned the shooting, as police say they have a person of interest in custody.
Firefighters battling large 3 alarm fire in Harlem
A 3-alarm fire is burned a multi-story building in Harlem on Wednesday night.
NYCHA residents left without heat and hot water in bitterly cold weather
People living at the Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem say that temperatures in their apartments have dropped below 50 degrees as they wait for heat and hot water.
NYPD officer in serious condition after car crash in Harlem
The crash, which happened at West 122nd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, left the officer and another woman injured.
NYC postal worker stabbed to death over spot in deli line; woman charged
Police say the stabbing followed an altercation over a spot in line. A knife was recovered at the scene, they said.
Person of interest in custody after postal service employee stabbed to death in Harlem
A person of interest is in custody after a postal service employee was stabbed to death while on the job in Harlem on Thursday, police said.
15-year-old girl shot in Harlem: NYPD
Police say a 15-year-old girl was shot in the leg in Harlem on Wednesday evening.
Washington Heights brush fire under control: FDNY
Official say the fire burned through around 10 to 15 acres of land, and the dense and hilly terrain and a lack of hydrants made the fire harder to fight.
Woman slashed in face repeatedly, shoved onto NYC subway tracks
A woman was slashed in the face repeatedly, and then shoved onto the subway tracks last week at a station in Harlem, the NYPD said.
7-year-old child shot in Manhattan: NYPD
Police are investigating after a 7-year-old girl was shot in the abdomen in Manhattan on Monday afternoon.
Man on scooter hit, killed by driver fleeing traffic stop in Harlem: NYPD
A man on a scooter was struck and killed by a driver fleeing a traffic stop in Harlem Saturday night, police said.
16-year-old boy shot, killed in Harlem
Two suspects were seen running away and hopping on scooters following the shooting, the NYPD said.