Midday News: Carriage Horse Dies in Hell’s Kitchen, JFK Adds Truck Parking, and Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak Grows

NYC NOW | Aug 6, 2025

A 15-year-old carriage horse named Lady collapsed and died on a Hell’s Kitchen street Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Port Authority has broken ground on a new truck parking plaza at JFK Airport to reduce congestion in southeast Queens. Plus, New York City health officials are urging residents in Central Harlem to remain alert for signs of Legionnaires’ disease, as the outbreak in the area grows to 67 cases and three deaths. Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse joins us with the latest.

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