AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoCornell Case: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University gang-rape investigation, citing “new information” and a gap in how the case was handled; lawmakers are also pushing changes to New York’s consent and intoxication laws. Housing & Permits: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a “fast track” affordable-housing plan for 12 neighborhoods, aiming to cut land-use review to 90 days starting Jan. 1, 2027. Rent Rules Fight: RealPage won a pause on New York’s algorithmic rent-setting ban while a federal court weighs its First Amendment challenge. Workplace Access Law: New York enacted a new requirement for employers to let workers review personnel records and notify them when negative information is added. Public Safety Funding: Hochul announced nearly $36M in gun-violence reduction funding for nearly two dozen upstate counties. Local Education: Buffalo Public Schools identified eight schools for proposed closure in 2027-2028, affecting about 2,300 students. Upstate Courts: A federal jury convicted a Libyan man for threatening two Rochester federal judges. Sports & City Life: The Jets host the Bears without Breece Hall and other starters; and NYC’s click-to-cancel subscription rule is now in effect.
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