AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman clashed in their only debate, sparring over immigration, living costs and antisemitism ahead of the Nov. 3 election. City Hall: Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin agreed to phase out Central Park’s horse-carriage industry by June 2028; the council is set to vote Oct. 22. Bronx ICE Shooting: A federal judge blocked Oscar Belgal’s deportation as prosecutors examine the agents who shot him. Protests over the incident have continued. Food Access: New York is launching a $26.4 million food-assistance effort and expanding outreach as federal SNAP rules change. Small Business: Bodega owners are backing a renewed Albany push to let bodegas and supermarkets sell wine and liquor, a proposal opposed by independent liquor stores. Energy: Hochul heard concerns from Hudson Valley farmers and advocates about data centers’ potential demands on power, water and land; the state has paused certain permits while it develops new rules.
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