The health department is testing a luxury hotel in Chelsea for Legionella bacteria after workers claim it has tested positive multiple times this summer.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for the bacteria, which causes Legionnaires’ disease, several weeks ago and then again on July 23.
“Now that this latest incident has been made public, we hope they will take any and all steps necessary to ensure worker and public safety is met,” Council President Rich Maroko said…