AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal sentencing: “That’s So Raven” actor Bobb’e J. Thompson was ordered to serve 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a stolen gun, following a 2025 traffic stop in Iowa that also turned up marijuana. Public safety and accountability: New York’s top watchdog launched a probe into what city leaders knew about toxic 9/11 air, hiring outside lawyers after new document releases raised questions about early asbestos concerns. Courts and corrections: The state will pay $24 million to settle a lawsuit tied to the 2024 beating death of prisoner Robert Brooks by guards; one guard was convicted of murder and others pleaded guilty. Housing enforcement: Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement with a Brooklyn landlord accused of “tenant blacklisting” using housing court records and charging improper “good faith” deposits. UN diplomacy: The UN General Assembly voted to let Palestine’s president join via a pre-recorded video, while the U.S. denied visas to Abbas for in-person participation. Local life: The Gyro Project is opening its 10th Manhattan location in Hell’s Kitchen on Oct. 15. Arts: Doug Aitken’s immersive “Lightscape,” scored live by Jamie XX, wrapped at the Shed.
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