Immigration & Courts: New York lawmakers toured Nassau County Jail ahead of the Aug. 25 start of the Dignity Not Detention Act, pressing for an end to ICE detention contracts and citing conditions detainees described. Public Safety & Privacy: Binghamton City Council urged Mayor Kraham to end Flock Safety contracts for ALPR use, arguing the tech needs stronger transparency and safeguards while the mayor defended it as vital to investigations. NYC Weather & Emergency Prep: Heat and humidity with severe storms prompted warnings, cooling-center openings, and city guidance to plan ahead for flooding and extreme temperatures. Health & Regulation: The NYC Health Department is testing a Chelsea hotel again for Legionella after worker complaints, following a broader summer focus on Legionnaires’ risk. Housing & Taxes: Multiple lawsuits challenge Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout, while NYC lawmakers scrutinize the implementation. Education: NYC reading results fell sharply, with only about half of students proficient in English and third graders down 14 points. Cannabis Policy: Gov. Hochul signed a law expanding cannabis microbusiness sales to approved farmers markets and pop-up events. State Government: AG Letitia James won a court order blocking Trump administration conditions tied to federal homelessness funding. LGBTQ+ Politics: Record LGBTQ+ lawmakers in Albany are moving toward a caucus to build political power. Local Culture: Jamaica Rising Day Parade debuts in Brooklyn, drawing big community pride and out-of-town visitors.