AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTimes Square Violence: A knife-wielding woman stabbed two people near One Times Square, killing one victim before being fatally shot by NYPD officers; police say it doesn’t appear terrorism-related and the investigation is ongoing. Public Safety Funding: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an extra $36M for victim services statewide as advocates push back on shortfalls and late, tentative awards. State Government & SNAP: Counties urged Hochul to address a federal SNAP cost shift that would force counties to cover more of the tab and could push them past the property tax cap. Local Politics: A Staten Island hearing turned testy as the city sparred with an Eric Adams deputy over “nasty-grams” tied to pied-à-terre tax notices. Housing & Courts: A judge faulted NYC mayors for delaying a “racial equity” plan, while the city also moved to fast-track housing court cases against landlords at its worst buildings. Economy & Energy: Wall Street slid and oil jumped after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes, with Brent back above $90. Media & Antitrust: The New York Post attacked NY AG Letitia James and CA AG Rob Bonta over efforts to block Nexstar’s Tegna deal, arguing it could weaken local journalism. Tech & Pricing: A New York lawsuit and broader debate spotlight “surveillance pricing,” with lawmakers weighing bans on personalized pricing.
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