AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCity Hall: Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin struck a deal to end Central Park’s horse-carriage industry by June 2028. The proposed law includes a transition plan for workers and new homes for the horses. Economic Development: Japan is backing up to $21 billion for two GlobalFoundries chip plants in Malta, with the first expected to begin production in 2029. Governor’s Race: Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman clashed in their only debate over immigration, crime, energy and affordability, with Mamdani a recurring point of contention. Public Safety and Immigration: Lawyers for Oscar Belgal, shot by an ICE officer in New York City, say the officer gave no warning or identification; Mamdani has called for an investigation and renewed his opposition to ICE in the city. City Finances: Comptroller Mark Levine dropped his campaign pledge to invest in Israeli government bonds, a reversal welcomed by Mamdani. Technology Investment: The city will put $29.2 million toward NYU’s planned quantum lab and receive 15% of proceeds from qualifying intellectual property developed there.
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