The City Council is considering legislation aimed at preventing outbreaks, following a deadly outbreak on the Upper East Side. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Ida Goldstein, whose husband Robert died of Legionnaires’ disease during this summer's outbreak on the Upper East Side, told a City Council hearing on.
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The City Council is considering legislation aimed at preventing outbreaks, following a deadly outbreak on the Upper East Side. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Ida Goldstein, whose husband Robert died of Legionnaires’ disease during this summer's outbreak on the Upper East Side, told a City Council hearing on.
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