NYC NOW Morning Headlines: Health Officials Say Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak Slowing Despite Seven Additional Cases, President Trump Considers Boosting Federal Law Enforcement in NYC, and City Students See Slight Improvement to Test Scores
Aug 12, 2025
Health officials report a slowdown in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, despite seven new cases. President Trump considers increasing federal law enforcement presence in New York City. Meanwhile, there’s some good news for students as test scores show a slight improvement across the five boroughs, reflecting the impact of recent educational reforms.
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Harlem Outbreak Shows Signs Of Slowing
- Health officials report seven new Legionnaires cases this week but say cases are trending downward.
- Confirmed cases hit 90 with three deaths unchanged and council will probe enforcement and messaging.
Council To Re-Examine Cooling Tower Rules
- Council will hold an oversight hearing to review 2015 cooling-tower testing regulations.
- Members aim to find gaps and scrutinize public health messaging during this outbreak.
Trump Eyes Federal Enforcement In NYC
- President Trump said he might increase federal law enforcers in New York City in coming months.
- Legal experts warn his control in NYC is far more limited than in D.C., mainly tied to federal spending.