AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlbany Watch: New York lawmakers passed a one-year moratorium on permits for new data centers, a potential first-in-the-nation move aimed at giving the state time to study energy and environmental impacts; the bill now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Politics & Power Maps: A redistricting fight is heating up as lawmakers advance a constitutional amendment that would allow mid-decade congressional map changes, setting up another referendum battle. Public Safety: Corrections officers warn prisons are in a “systemic emergency” as violence, overdoses, and staff assaults continue, with uprisings not easing. Local Justice: Federal prosecutors announced new charges tied to a Zaso drug ring, expanding the case from Jamestown into Rochester. Community & Culture: The state is rolling out $161M in arts funding for 2027, with a key July 8 deadline for Southern Tier creators. Wildlife Alert: A black bear attack in Greene County left a woman injured, while officials also warn residents after a bear family was spotted in Newburgh. Sports & City Vibes: Knicks fever keeps spreading—landmarks across New York are lighting up orange and blue after Game 1.
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