Craig Gurian

July 12, 2026 — For important background on the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, read this. Data below are from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Prior to the July 11 report, DOHMH was only providing what I interpreted to be current hospitalizations as of the day of the report.

Jul. 10, 2026 — Remapping Debate is looking for an enterprising reporter to join us on a full-time basis. You would be writing deeply reported (typically 2,500 to 3,500 word) stories on national and NYC-based issues. You would not be on the mind-destroying, soul-destroying, body-destroying treadmill of cranking out multiple pieces a day. September start date (when in the month is flexible). The position can be as remote or as in person as you wish.

1 In the face of a new outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene quickly pivoted to a strategy of aggressive remediation and significant transparency, with more information promised shortly. But what about describing to the public the common course of Legionnaires’ in more detail? Jul. 9, 2026 – If I had written this story on Monday afternoon, it would read very differently from the way it reads now.