AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLabor & Contracts: Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York has a tentative five-year contract deal with the Public Employees Federation (PEF) for about 60,000 state professional/technical workers, with annual pay bumps up to 4.5% and added benefits like prenatal leave and a new dental program, pending union ratification. NYC Housing Enforcement: A city legal win over a Bronx rent-stabilized building with long-running heat, mold, and leak problems still hasn’t translated into repairs tenants say are incomplete, highlighting how long violations can linger even after penalties. Democratic Politics & Turnout: NYC early voting closed with 172,743 check-ins across the five boroughs, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani voted while keeping his NY-12 choice private. Primary Power Struggle: A Queens door-knocking push by Democratic Socialists of America allies shows Mamdani’s far-left momentum aiming to carry into federal races. Election-Year Culture War: Trump escalated his fight with the New York Times, calling its Iran coverage “treasonous” and vowing to expand his lawsuit. Transit & Security: A FIFA World Cup match at MetLife Stadium is triggering a Monday Gridlock Alert, with NJ Transit Penn Station restrictions for ticket holders during the evening rush. State Policy Watch: SUNY Sullivan is joining ASAP/ACE expansion to boost associate and bachelor completion, starting with a 150-student ASAP cohort this fall.
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