AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Fight: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a statewide executive order to slow permits for new, large-scale “hyperscale” data centers after lawmakers passed a one-year moratorium—aiming to address grid strain and local backlash. Homelessness Watch: A new New York State Comptroller report finds homelessness is rising in parts of upstate New York, including the Mohawk Valley and Broome County, even as the state overall declines. Assisted Suicide Pushback: New York’s Catholic bishops urged prayer ahead of the assisted suicide law taking effect Aug. 5, arguing it undermines dignity and delays palliative and hospice care. Kalshi Court Battle: Hochul and AG Letitia James announced New York sued Kalshi to stop what they call an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation; the CFTC is already challenging the state’s move. Local Government: Ithaca lawmakers advanced a proposed “just-cause” worker protection plan, with a draft expected within 90 days. Arts & Culture: Keepers, a 70s-inspired tavern and pizza spot, opened in the West Village. Environment & Outdoors: DEC set the Aug. 1 Great Hudson River Fish Count and announced a laurel wilt quarantine district for parts of Suffolk County.
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