AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTransit & Upgrades: The MTA is moving to replace hundreds of older Metro-North coach cars, putting out bids for 252 new single-level cars for the Hudson and Harlem lines, with features like Wi‑Fi, bike/luggage racks, and accessibility—plus an option to buy more if service expands. State Budget Fallout: Tier 6 pension changes are nearing the finish line, with lawmakers advancing a plan that would raise the retirement age threshold and reduce penalties for earlier retirement. Public Health Watch: Researchers warn New York could see a rapid rise in ticks this season, with more ticks carrying Lyme and other diseases. Food & Law: New York lawmakers passed a ban on potassium bromate, an ingredient used in some pizza crusts, setting up a statewide shift for bakeries and restaurants. Local Safety: Taughannock Falls State Park is launching a shuttle service on weekends to cut congestion during peak summer crowds.
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