AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCity Economy: New York City’s private sector shed about 30,000 jobs in August and September, with restaurants, hotels and other leisure businesses among the hardest hit as owners face rising costs. Election 2026: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are both courting city voters in the final stretch; turnout in the five boroughs could prove decisive. Bronx food-bank volunteers are also pairing food distributions with voter information ahead of Election Day. Survivor Protections: Survivors and advocates rallied outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office, urging action on the Jane Doe Bill, which would strengthen protections when someone is too impaired to consent. City Hall: After Council pushback, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin agreed to keep racial equity watchdog Linda Tigani in her role through July 2027, when Christopher Alexander is set to take over. The NYPD also backed out of a deal with an Israeli surveillance firm after protests. Online Safety: Hochul signed a state law restricting harmful chatbot interactions with children and requiring safety measures for baby monitors.
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