AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNYC Schools Attendance Crackdown: The DOE plans to deploy “school avoidance liaisons” to tackle chronic absenteeism, with 33% of students chronically absent in 2024-25; the full-time staff will intervene with families and connect students to mental health and other supports. Procurement Reform vs. Probe: Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels promised a procurement overhaul and claimed $100M in savings, but critics say it’s hypocrisy while he faces an investigation over alleged no-bid and contract irregularities. 9/11 Records Push: Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney says newly released Ground Zero air-quality documents could speed access to care under the Zadroga Act, arguing earlier disclosure might have saved lives. FEMA Workforce Fight: A federal judge ruled DHS unlawfully directed FEMA to cut its workforce in half, backing unions challenging the move. Weather & Safety: NYC issued a Flood Watch for early Sunday with 51 overnight shelter sites opening for residents, especially those in basement or below-grade homes. Midterms Money: Trump and Elon Musk-linked spending is ramping up in battleground House and Senate races as Republicans fight to hold control. Ground Zero Ceremony Backlash: Mamdani and AOC faced renewed criticism after video showed them smiling/laughing during the names-reading moment.
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