AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCity Hall: New York City’s Council is poised to vote on banning horse-drawn carriages. The Transport Workers Union says it will sue if the measure passes, arguing it threatens workers’ livelihoods and property rights. Medicaid Oversight: Federal raids on NYC adult day care centers have intensified scrutiny of suspected billing fraud. CMS gave New York 90 days to address oversight concerns, while Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs ending the $500 million program. Governor’s Race: Hochul leads Republican Bruce Blakeman 55% to 41% in a new Quinnipiac poll, with affordability and the economy among voters’ top concerns. Voting: New York’s early-voting period starts Oct. 24. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is also urging volunteers to reconnect with inactive city voters, though election officials say inactive status does not prevent someone from voting. Campaign Spotlight: Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says Israeli forces detained him during a West Bank visit; he was released hours later. Political Money: Michael Bloomberg has directed about $80 million to Democratic causes, including $2.5 million for a super PAC backing Hochul.
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