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Joe Hong is the investigative data reporter for WNYC and Gothamist. He previously covered K-12 education for several newsrooms across California. His reporting has led to local reforms in juvenile justice system as well as a state law requiring universal screening for dyslexia. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
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2 Legionnaires’ disease cases appear at a Queens housing complex. Here’s what we know.
Health officials advised that older or immunocompromised residents should avoid taking showers until the investigation is complete.
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Joe Hong
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In wake of Legionnaires' outbreaks, a debate over NYC's water and industry influence
An advocacy group backed by cooling tower companies wants the city to filter all the city’s drinking water. Some experts say it would be a waste of money.
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Joe Hong
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What we know so far about the Legionnaires’ outbreak ahead of Bronx town hall
Health officials will take questions from community members Tuesday evening.
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Joe Hong
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5 Bronx buildings had no recent record of monthly testing before Legionnaires’ outbreak
One of the buildings houses a federal Social Security office. It had not reported test results since late June, according to city data.
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Joe Hong
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NYC traffic is going to be a mess this weekend. Here’s how to get around.
Ongoing and new road closures will choke New York City streets this holiday weekend.
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Joe Hong
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NYC councilmembers plot next steps on Legionnaires', hear from a widow
The City Council is considering legislation aimed at preventing outbreaks, following a deadly outbreak on the Upper East Side.
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Joe Hong
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NYPD arrests Bronx man in connection with 2 fatal NYC shootings
NYPD officers arrested Jesus Acosta, 31, in connection with two shootings that killed two men and injured a third earlier this week.
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Joe Hong
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Lawsuit claims Rikers staff shackled pregnant woman, violating state and federal law
The suit also claims she was subjected to unsafe housing conditions and exposed to pepper spray.
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Joe Hong
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Brooklyn city councilmembers look to silence Navy Yard's noisy raves
Citing complaints, the officials want the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation to end disruptive large events.
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Joe Hong
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Legionnaires' survivors point blame at NYC officials for another summer outbreak
After two outbreaks in as many years, victims and health experts alike say the city needs to do more to prevent Legionnaires' from spreading.
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Joe Hong
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Legionnaires' outbreak victims in Harlem sue NYC in wake of UES cluster
Last year’s outbreak in Harlem killed seven people and sickened dozens more. Victims and their families accuse the city and several contractors of negligence.
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Joe Hong
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Child poisoned as NYC special education classrooms lag in lead-paint inspections
According to a Gothamist analysis, classrooms serving students with disabilities are less likely to be inspected for lead paint, despite a higher risk.
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Joe Hong
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