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• NYC 911 System Glitch Disrupts Nearly 1,700 Emergency Calls

  NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 — A major disruption in New York City’s 911 system affected nearly 1,700 emergency calls Tuesday morning, leaving hundreds of residents potentially unable to reach an emergency operator for several hours.

  NYC · NYDailyWatch Staff · August 19, 2026

• NYC Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year

  NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 — New York City has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2026 as health officials report increased virus activity in mosquitoes across all five boroughs.

  NYC · NYDailyWatch Staff · August 19, 2026