AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHarlem Flood Control: Work has begun on a $35.7 million project in northern Central Park to reduce flooding in Harlem and East Harlem and conserve drinking water. It’s expected to finish in fall 2028. Brooklyn Crime: A federal judge sentenced registered sex offender Joseph Grunwald to 30 years for coercing two boys into sending explicit images; prosecutors said he committed the crimes while on probation for earlier offenses. Election Watch: Early voting is underway across New York City, where LGBTQ candidates are among those competing in general-election races. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have campaigned together, while Republican Bruce Blakeman has targeted city voters. Unemployment Benefits: State unemployment services go offline Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. for a system upgrade expected to take nine to 12 days. New claims, weekly certifications and account updates will be unavailable, and payments may be delayed. Body Armor Ruling: A federal judge struck down New York’s ban on civilian body armor, ruling it violates the Second Amendment. The law followed the 2022 Buffalo supermarket shooting, and the decision has renewed debate over public safety.
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