A serious outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City, particularly on the Upper East Side, has resulted in multiple deaths and rising case numbers, now totaling 67. Among the affected locations are several prominent buildings, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and various elite prep schools, where positive tests for Legionella bacteria have been confirmed. Health officials have ordered the cleaning of cooling towers in 76 buildings as part of the response to the outbreak. The situation has drawn attention to health safety measures as new cases continue to emerge amid reports of violations at cooling towers across the city.