AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Politics: Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz vetoed a law that would have let 12- and 13-year-olds hunt big game under adult supervision, saying the move is about preventing future tragedies even though New York hasn’t seen recent child-hunter deaths. State Budget/Health & Safety: Volunteer firefighters and EMS workers got a boost as the Assembly passed a bill to raise New York’s volunteer tax credit to $800 (or $1,600 for joint filers) and let recipients keep a partial property tax break too. Transit Disruption: The LIRR shut down early Saturday after unions and the MTA missed a contract deal, leaving about 275,000 daily riders scrambling as shuttle buses are planned if the strike drags on. Public Health: Connecticut urged residents to be cautious about shellfish amid a hepatitis A investigation tied to contaminated shellfish in New York. Sports: The Sabres face elimination tonight in Game 6 against Montreal, with coach Lindy Ruff pushing the team to focus on “the process” and play. Economy/Markets: Stocks slid from record highs as oil prices rose and Treasury yields jumped.
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