AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoSchools: New York’s third-grade reading proficiency fell 11 points to 43%, renewing questions about the state’s test results. More than 138,000 NYC public-school students experienced homelessness last year. Westchester Budget: County Executive Ken Jenkins proposed a $2.7 billion budget with a 3.3% property-tax increase, while protecting filled jobs and programs. Environmental Checks: The EPA began follow-up soil testing at a Niagara Falls church and school after finding slightly elevated radiation readings in parking lots. Public Health: Flu cases and hospitalizations are climbing across New York as officials urge residents to get vaccinated before Thanksgiving. Albany Politics: Democrats’ new legislative supermajority is poised to shape the 2027 budget, while Gov. Kathy Hochul has left the door open to redrawing the state’s congressional map. AI Research: New York launched a state AI safety center at Binghamton University.
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