Council Member Maloney on Legionnaires disease and e-bike safety bills

Councilmember Maloney followed by Wilson.

Thank you, Majority Leader.

Today I'm introducing three bills focused on protecting the health and safety of New Yorkers.

Following the Legionnaires outbreak that impacted my district and claimed seven lives, I'm introducing legislation to strengthen cooling tower cleaning requirements to three times a year with one of those cleanings required in June or July

when we know the city regularly experiences temperatures of 90 degrees or higher and the risk is highest.

Second, requiring the Department of Health to issue public service announcements during Legionnaires outbreaks similar to those we had during COVID.

So New Yorkers have clear information about symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

And lastly, around e-bikes, e-bike accidents are up 28% compared to last year.

We need to act now to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

And I look forward to the council's hearing in September and I'm glad to be part of that legislative package to improve prevention awareness.

and public safety across our city.

And lastly, as our summer comes to a close, I want to recognize the Team Maloney interns, including some of those who are here today.

Adil Zaidi, Charlie Branch, Joey Griffiths, Jamie Bonzillameza, Avery Dimming, Taylor Galloway, Tally,

Benari, Lola, Gimbel, Nora, Ripberger, and Bella Nevens.

They're observing today, and I just want to thank them for their hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to public service.

Thank you.