AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBrooklyn Fire: Six people died and nine were injured when flames tore through a Sunset Park row house Thursday. More than 200 responders fought the blaze; investigators are still determining its cause as the city faces renewed scrutiny of lithium-ion battery fires. Trump Appeal: A New York appeals court questioned whether presidential immunity should affect Donald Trump’s hush-money conviction. The panel gave no indication when it would rule, leaving his 34 felony convictions in place for now. City Hall: An appeals court cleared the way for New York City’s tax on luxury second homes to proceed. The city is also cracking down on illegal sales of e-bikes, scooters and lithium-ion batteries. Election Fallout: Gov. Kathy Hochul won a second full term, while Brooklyn’s Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black House speaker as Democrats take control of the chamber. Brooklyn Investigation: Police are probing the killing of 24-year-old Joseph Owusu, whose body was found in a bag in Canarsie. His family and church community are seeking answers.
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