AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Safety: An 11-year-old died and four others were injured in a Bronx apartment fire, renewing warnings about e-bike battery dangers. In Rochester, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision. Health: New York’s measles emergency follows 108 reported cases statewide by Oct. 3, while hospitals are preparing for an unusually early flu season. City Hall: Mayor Zohran Mamdani extended racial equity commission chair Linda Tigani’s term after City Council members opposed his plan to replace her. The city is also moving ahead with a redesign of Sunset Park’s dangerous Third Avenue, including safer crossings and a relocated bike lane. Election 2026: Early voting in NYC is up 70% from the last gubernatorial election, as polls show Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Republican Bruce Blakeman. Oversight: A state Medicaid audit flagged $14.5 billion in payments lacking verification; federal officials are also stepping up scrutiny of alleged abuses at NYC adult day care centers. Abuse Settlement: The Archdiocese of New York agreed to pay $800 million to settle sexual abuse claims.
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