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Health officials are looking into whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at Haven Plaza, a housing complex in the East Village.

Health officials are looking into whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at Haven Plaza, a housing complex in the East Village. ( Photo: Catholic Homes New York )

Two residents of Haven Plaza, located off Avenue C and E. 14th St., have tested positive for the disease over the past twelve months. Residents have been advised against taking showers.

Legionnaire’s Probe Underway at East Village Housing Complex

28 May 2026 | 05:29

Health department officials are probing whether Legionnaire’s disease is present at a housing complex in the East Village, after two residents there contracted the illness over the past twelve months. The DOH told Our Town that they believe that there is no risk of wider community spread.

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Despite the recent push, the advocacy group Beyond Plastics said that only six percent of all plastics get recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or incinerators.

Despite the recent push, the advocacy group Beyond Plastics said that only six percent of all plastics get recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or incinerators. ( Photo: Reinhold Moeller Emell)

Most Plastics Still End Up in Landfills

28 May 2026 | 01:04

A recent (and stunning) report by Beyond Plastics highlights how Starbucks launched a recycling program...

NYPD officers will work 12 hour shifts from July 1 to July 7, to combat heightened activity during an event-packed week, Commissioner Tisch announced May 27 in an internal memo.

NYPD officers will work 12 hour shifts from July 1 to July 7, to combat heightened activity during an event-packed week, Commissioner Tisch announced May 27 in an internal memo. ( Photo: Jacqueline Gordon)

Tisch Increases NYPD Shifts to 12 Hours, Anticipates ‘Heightened Threat Environment’

28 May 2026 | 02:40

NYPD officers will work extended shifts, 12 hours, in the first week of July, preempting increased criminal...

Dr. Aldrin Bonilla, executive vice president at the Fund for the City of New York, details the early findings of the “True Cost of Living” report during a press conference at the FCNY’s offices in Lower Manhattan.

Dr. Aldrin Bonilla, executive vice president at the Fund for the City of New York, details the early findings of the “True Cost of Living” report during a press conference at the FCNY’s offices in Lower Manhattan. ( Photo:Ralph R. Ortega)

Nearly Half of NYC Households Struggle Financially: Study

28 May 2026 | 11:33

Nearly half of NYC households struggle to meet basic financial needs and the burden in affording basic...

The housing lottery for affordable apartments in Rialto West has begun.

The housing lottery for affordable apartments in Rialto West has begun. ( Photo: Levine Builders)

Housing Lottery Open for Rialto West Building in Hell’s Kitchen

27 May 2026 | 04:01

Housing lottery applications are currently open for Rialto West, an affordable housing development in...

After a Community Board 2 Parks and Waterfront Committee meeting in early May, it became clear that there was widespread disdain for Washington Square Park’s current police barricades.

After a Community Board 2 Parks and Waterfront Committee meeting in early May, it became clear that there was widespread disdain for Washington Square Park’s current police barricades. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel)

Proposal That Could Add Gates for Washington Square Park Advances

27 May 2026 | 01:46

The proposal to implement an alternative closure design at Washington Square Park passed a new full Community...

Emersyn Hunt reacting to winning Outstanding Performer for her performance as Beverley Bass in “Come From Away” at the Roger Rees Awards. (Photo: Angela of York)

Emersyn Hunt reacting to winning Outstanding Performer for her performance as Beverley Bass in “Come From Away” at the Roger Rees Awards. (Photo: Angela of York)

Two Performing Arts Students Win Prestigious High School Musical Theatre Awards

27 May 2026 | 05:10

Two NYC high school students won prestigious musical theatre awards at the 16th annual Roger Rees Awards...

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