AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoWildfire Smoke Health Alert: Canadian wildfire smoke is blanketing New York again, with the state warning residents to be air quality aware as conditions range from “unhealthy” in the NYC metro to “very unhealthy” in parts of Western New York; officials urged people to stay indoors, limit outdoor activity, and use N95/KN95 masks, while some communities canceled or postponed events. Data Center Pause: Gov. Kathy Hochul defended New York’s one-year moratorium on new large hyperscale data centers, saying it’s meant to protect ratepayers, the grid, and communities—while critics, including business groups and President Trump, argue it could push jobs elsewhere. Local Government & Housing: In Ithaca, developers are seeking a $17.5M local tax break for SouthWorks affordable housing; elsewhere, Le Roy is weighing a consultant study on possible village/town unification. Courts Tech Rule: New York’s Unified Court System is set to ban smart glasses in courtrooms starting July 20. Public Safety: A Manhattan driver accused in a fatal drunk-driving crash was indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide charges. Science & Economy: RIT is partnering on an NSF-funded laser innovation hub for the Rochester region, aiming to grow domestic laser and photonics capabilities.
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