A Manhattan neighborhood bounded by 96th Street, the East River, 59th Street, and Central Park
A Manhattan judge has handed a life sentence to Isaac Argro, who murdered Azsia Johnson in 2022 as she pushed her infant in a stroller. Prosecutors say Argro abused Johnson, and the jury found him guilty after a two-hour trial. Johnson’s family described the impact as devastating while urging a severe punishment.
Health officials say the outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is under ongoing investigation. Hospitalizations have risen to 49, with 34 released; authorities say cooling towers are being tested and many buildings have completed disinfection. No deaths have been reported.