AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Trade Talks: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng will meet in Manhattan today to line up possible deals on AI guardrails, tariffs, and critical minerals ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Public Safety: Police arrested a Brooklyn woman accused of trying to kidnap a 4-year-old in Crown Heights; no injuries were reported. Tech Scam Alert: A test found scammers can use AI to create fake songs and art, then slip them onto real artists’ Spotify and other streaming pages via music distributors—without hacking. EV Charging Push: NYC plans to add 700 curbside Level 2 chargers citywide, led by Brooklyn startup It’s Electric, to help drivers without garages. Bronx Health: Legionnaires’ disease in the Bronx continues to grow, with officials reporting additional cases and deaths. Local Transit: A new Bronx busway on Tremont Avenue is now in effect, with traffic rules aimed at speeding up the Bx36 route. Brooklyn Fire: FDNY says a Williamsburg restaurant fire caused a smoke explosion and roof collapse; six firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries.
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