AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTerror Plot at the Capitol: Gov. Kathy Hochul says there’s no active threat after federal authorities arrested Albany resident Jessica Bowie, 35, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired bombing targeting the New York State Capitol and state senators. Capitol Security: Hochul highlighted steps New York has taken to strengthen security across state government amid rising political violence. Local Courts & Housing: Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits, 71, says he’ll keep working and teaching until the state constitution forces retirement, reflecting on landmark cases including the Right to Shelter. Defamation Fallout: A jury ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25 million to former Alabama college basketball player Kai Spears after finding the paper defamed him with an incorrect shooting report. First Amendment Ruling: The Second Circuit upheld New York’s DoorDash customer-data disclosure law, rejecting the company’s argument that the rules should get more deferential review. Affordable Housing Policy: Croton-on-Hudson adopted an affordable housing local law prioritizing first responders, healthcare workers, and veterans. Missing Person: State Police are still searching for Craig K. Streeter, 73, last seen Aug. 2 near Indian Lake.
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