AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKnicks Parade Politics: Mayor Zohran Mamdani handed the team “keys to the city” after Jalen Brunson’s City Hall celebration for New York’s first NBA title in 53 years, with confetti, celebrity appearances, and a reminder that the city’s political spotlight now follows sports. Public Safety & Animal Welfare: The Knicks festivities also reignited the fight over Central Park horse-drawn carriages after a teen’s death; lawmakers and advocates are pushing for a phaseout/bans while officials face pressure to act. State Housing & Infrastructure: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $28.5M in Suffolk County climate resiliency and road/dam/seawall work, plus MOVE-IN NY awards for new affordable homes in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Courts & Accountability: A New York judge ruled Russell Simmons can’t dodge a state rape lawsuit tied to alleged conduct in New York, keeping the case moving. International Law: India’s Bimal Patel was elected to the UN Law of the Sea tribunal in New York, extending India’s representation on ITLOS. Wall Street Calendar: Markets closed Friday for Juneteenth, with trading resuming Monday.
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