AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Backlash: Gunther Eagleman escalated criticism of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s searchable property database tied to the pied-à-terre tax, calling the rollout “clueless and reckless” and warning it could expose owners’ names and addresses while exemption handling remains unclear. State Law Enforcement: Gov. Kathy Hochul launched “Speed Week Two,” a statewide crackdown running through Aug. 9 aimed at speeding-related crashes. Consumer Protection: New York AG Letitia James issued an alert on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters sold above state limits after a teen’s death, urging buyers to check power and speed rules. Prediction Markets in Court: New York sued Kalshi for allegedly running an “illegal gambling operation,” seeking up to $36B and a halt to contracts in the state. Democracy & Money in Politics: A Reuters report says the crypto industry has poured nearly $200M into the 2026 midterms to push the Senate to pass the Clarity Act before August recess. Public Safety (Brooklyn Crash): Police said an SUV jumped a curb after a collision in Brooklyn, striking a woman and her children; the woman is in critical condition.
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