AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCity Hall: New York City Council voted to end Central Park’s horse-carriage trade by June 2028, closing a decades-long debate over the tradition and animal welfare. Election Watch: Early voting begins Saturday ahead of the Nov. 3 elections. Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to campaign with Gov. Kathy Hochul, while Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman says the pairing could help his campaign. Public Safety: New York City ambulances take an average of 13 minutes to reach life-threatening emergencies, a worsening trend prompting calls for real-time tracking. Victim Services: Domestic violence programs across the state say delayed grant payments have forced staff cuts and reduced services; a Broome County provider says five positions were eliminated. Consumer Protection: Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a $1.3 billion judgment against NovaTech’s founders over an alleged crypto pyramid scheme that affected more than 11,000 New York investors. Transit: The MTA has launched a $1.9 billion subway signal and track modernization project, a major upgrade aimed at improving service for riders.
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