AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFirst Amendment Clash: The U.S. government withdrew subpoenas aimed at New York Times reporters over sources tied to the Trump Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet after a federal judge criticized sloppy legal work. Cost Pressure: Oil prices pushed Brent past $100 a barrel again, raising the odds of higher prices for gas, groceries, and back-to-school items. Local Business & Jobs: New York opened proposals for $225 million in the Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative, with priorities including upgrades around ESL Ballpark and public safety communications. State Procurement Upgrade: Gov. Kathy Hochul launched a mobile-friendly Empire State MWBE Hub to streamline minority- and women-owned business certification and contracting. Public Safety: New York State Police are seeking suspects in a copper wire theft at an Otsego Electric substation in Hartwick that sparked damage and a fire. Health Alert: DEC warned residents about giant hogweed, whose sap can cause severe blistering burns. Global Justice Watch: Diplomats at UN headquarters in New York will vote on whether to permanently remove ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan amid misconduct allegations.
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