NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Legionnaires' Disease Cluster in Harlem Leaves One Dead, Some NYC Weed Dispensaries Might Have to Pack Up and Move, Push for a Bronx Casino, and Boozy Subway Ads on Trains
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Jul 31, 2025 Caroline Lewis, a health care reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, shares insights on a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem that has tragically claimed one life and affected over 20 others. The podcast also discusses the looming shutdown of over 100 cannabis dispensaries in New York due to regulatory challenges. Additionally, Lewis dives into Mayor Adams' controversial casino proposal for the Bronx, which promises job growth, and the potential resurgence of alcohol ads in subways, raising important public health concerns.
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Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak Impact
- Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem caused one death and sickened over 20 people since July 25th.
- Officials urge residents to watch for flu-like symptoms and seek medical treatment promptly.
Cannabis Dispensary Distance Rule
- New York cannabis regulators changed rules to measure dispensary distance from school property lines, not entrances.
- This affects over 100 dispensaries, mainly in NYC, forcing moves or closures due to proximity violations.
Bronx Casino Veto and Jobs
- Mayor Adams vetoed City Council's denial of a casino in the Bronx, calling the rejection unfair.
- The $4 billion Bally's project promises thousands of union construction and permanent jobs for the borough.