AGP Executive Report

US Open Mixed Doubles: Karolina Muchová and Jakub Mensik won the title in New York, beating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6 (10-6) for a first-time partnership and a $1 million prize. Local Politics & Community Tensions: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he doesn’t support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Madison Square Garden event but questioned whether the city can cancel a “private” gathering; the Hindu American Foundation also issued a security advisory ahead of expected protests. Aviation: Delta will restart daily nonstop New York–Tel Aviv flights in September, while United announced a new Newark–Valencia route launching next summer. Tech & Business: Nvidia is reported to be buying Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, and Wall Street watched markets drift after inflation data. Sports: The Yankees host the Astros as the series heads toward a deciding game, and the Brewers’ Cooper Pratt was benched after a bunt-and-effort lapse. Skywatching: A near-total “blood moon” lunar eclipse is set for Thursday night across the Americas.

Local Politics & Security: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office is facing fresh backlash over the planned taxpayer-funded NYPD security for his wife, Rama Duwaji, to travel to Syria and Lebanon around Sept. 11, with critics citing high-risk travel advisories and the sensitivity of the timing. 9/11 Commemoration Row: Families of 9/11 victims and major Catholic civil rights groups are pushing to keep Mamdani out of the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, calling his public positions divisive. Immigration Enforcement Fight: Fifteen New York sheriffs sued to block a state law ending local cooperation with ICE, challenging the move that voids 287(g) agreements. Trade & Tourism: Canada retaliated with 50% tariffs on $20B of U.S. goods, and New York is trying to win back Canadian visitors with 30% travel deals as tourism and spending reportedly fell sharply. Energy: The Army will build nuclear microreactors at five bases, including Fort Drum in New York. Courts: A judge ordered Justin Baldoni to pay Blake Lively about $400K in legal fees after their “It Ends With Us” settlement. Public Health: Yonkers issued a boil-water advisory after a sewer collapse and water main break left thousands affected.

US Open Buzz: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz’s mixed doubles run ended in the quarterfinals as Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli beat them 5-4 (4), 4-1 at Arthur Ashe. Tennis Nostalgia: Roger Federer returned to New York for an exhibition “An Icon Returns to New York,” beating Andy Roddick 6-3 and teaming with John McEnroe to face Andre Agassi. Local Politics: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he doesn’t support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Madison Square Garden event, but doubts the city has jurisdiction to stop a private gathering. Sports Business/TV: Yankees vs. Astros is set for Wednesday night, streaming on Prime Video in the tri-state area (not YES). Pro Football: The Giants traded offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Chiefs for a 2028 seventh-round pick. Public Safety: A hospital fire in Islamabad killed at least 14 newborns, prompting an investigation ordered by Pakistan’s prime minister. Baseball Discipline: Brewers manager Pat Murphy yanked rookie Cooper Pratt after a focus/hustle mistake in a loss to the Mets.

US Markets: Wall Street edged higher Tuesday even as the U.S. faced Iran-related sanctions and Canada trade turmoil, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbing. NYC Housing Courts: Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a Unified Court System to speed up emergency Housing Court cases tied to dangerous landlord neglect, with judges pushing some parties back to court within five days. Politics & Protests: Mamdani said he doesn’t support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Madison Square Garden event but suggested the city may not have power to cancel a private gathering. Belmont Park Reopening: NYRA set ticket plans for Belmont Park’s fall return, including Sept. 18 general admission at $50 and cheaper advance pricing later. Culture: The Empire State Building will light up pink in tribute to Dolly Parton after her death at 80. US Open Tennis: Alex Eala and Félix Auger-Aliassime exited mixed doubles, while Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils advanced to the semifinals. Business/Travel: Disney Cruise Line unveiled more sailings from New York, including the Disney Wish returning to NYC in late September 2027. Energy/Deals: Gunvor is reportedly in talks to buy Haynesville shale assets for $1.2B–$1.5B.

Immigration & Courts: A New York-based Cuban Latin Grammy winner, Degnis Bofill, was detained by ICE after arriving in Miami from New York, with his wife saying he has a pending asylum case and launching a GoFundMe for his defense. State Health Access: New York’s Office of Mental Health is making it easier for people in its programs to get the state’s Access Pass for free or discounted entry to parks and historic sites. Consumer Protection: AG Letitia James secured $400,000 from online medication provider Thirty Madison for misleading customers about costly recurring subscriptions. Tech & Business: Amrize named Samuel J. Poletti as CFO, effective Aug. 24, and Heart Aerospace’s electric X1 completed its first upstate New York flight. Sports & Local Pride: The Giants’ John Harbaugh said Malik Nabers is trending toward playing in Week One; and the Empire State Building lit up in Ukraine’s blue and yellow for independence day. Global Pressure: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Iran of an “economic D-Day,” rolling out new sanctions targeting key sectors.

US Open Build-Up: Roger Federer returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition Tuesday, marking a long-awaited Flushing Meadows curtain call ahead of the Aug. 30 start. Local Politics & Food Prices: Grocers sued NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his plan for five city-run grocery stores with 30% discounts, arguing it would harm minority-owned neighborhood shops. NYC Weather: Central Park logged its rainiest August in five years, with flooding and road closures tied to repeated downpours. Tech & Research: Stony Brook and Brookhaven hit a quantum communications milestone, transmitting entangled light wirelessly as New York backs a major quantum hub. Sports—Yankees & Jets: Yankees keep rolling toward the AL East with a hot streak; meanwhile the Jets monitor Breece Hall’s groin strain as preseason ramps up. Business & Health: Beyond expands its plant-protein functional drink line into Erewhon, while credit card debt nears another record high as households struggle with costs.

Terror Plot Update (Albany): Federal authorities say an ISIS-inspired plan to bomb the New York State Capitol was foiled, with an Albany woman charged and details emerging about targets and alleged intent. Public Safety (Brooklyn): Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Brooklyn that killed Gurdeep Singh, with the Indian consulate saying it’s in touch with his family. WNBA Playoff Push (Barclays Center): The New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever 109-102 as Leonie Fiebich returned after injury, while Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell kept Indiana close late. US Open Build-Up (NYC): Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will start US Open mixed doubles against a qualifier, while Coco Gauff captured Cincinnati momentum ahead of the tournament in New York. Tech & Business (NYC): IBM and the USTA rolled out new AI-powered US Open fan features for USOpen.org and the app. Food & Economy (Global, via NYT): The New York Times warns global food supplies face added pressure from conflict, drought, and heat—raising concern for wheat and prices. Science & Memory (NYC): NYC’s medical examiner and NYPD identified a 9/11 victim using genetic genealogy, adding to the remaining cases. Politics (Manhattan): House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner on housing, immigration, and affordability ahead of midterms.

Yankees Injury Update: New York placed starter Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain, saying he won’t throw for two to four weeks, while Cody Bellinger was activated after missing 25 games with a strained left hamstring and returned to the lineup Sunday. Yankees-Blue Jays Focus: The Bronx series continues with Carlos Rodón making a first home start since the IL as both teams split the first two games. NYC Schools: A new report says antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel hostility are rising in New York City public schools, with Brooklyn and Queens among the hardest hit. Housing Fight: Homeowners are pushing back on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax in a heated letters-to-the-editor dispute over letters, privacy, and who should pay. Immigration Ruling: A federal judge overturned a Trump-era visa processing halt for citizens of 75 countries. Local Crime: Police say a roughly $10,000 Pokémon card robbery at Anime NYC led to an arrest. Tech/Business: StyleBuddy expanded its AI fashion commerce platform in New York, pitching virtual try-on and personalized shopping tools.

WNBA Spotlight: Leonie Fiebich returned from a left-foot injury and powered the New York Liberty to a 109-102 win over the Indiana Fever, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists while limiting Caitlin Clark to 5 points. Sports & Culture: The Liberty-Fever game also sparked a heated trans-athlete debate outside Barclays Center, with rival protest groups facing off as police monitored the scene. Immigration Ruling: A federal judge in New York struck down a Trump-era policy pausing immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, saying the State Department exceeded its legal authority. Local Impact: Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Hudson Valley first responders in Plattekill, with no public threat believed. Tech/Business: A new report says New York has overtaken San Francisco as the top U.S. tech talent market, driven by AI hiring. Entertainment: Alex Eala arrived in New York to train for the US Open, with the main draw starting Aug. 30.

Immigration Ruling: A federal court in New York struck down a State Department policy that had suspended immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Yemen, saying it exceeded the secretary’s legal authority and ordering cases to be re-reviewed individually. Terror Plot: Federal authorities say they foiled an ISIS-inspired plan to bomb the New York State Capitol in Albany and kill lawmakers, arresting Jessica Bowie. Weather & Safety: Storms brought tornadoes and flooding across parts of the Northeast, including Long Island, where a waterspout was reported and Nassau County declared a state of emergency. Health Watch: New York health officials are urging measles vaccinations as confirmed cases rise to 28 statewide (6 in NYC). Local Life: The NYC Fire Museum reopened in SoHo after two years of structural repairs ahead of the 9/11 anniversary. Sports Injuries: Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton suffered a moderate left calf strain, putting his return in doubt. Pop Culture/City Spotlight: Wendy Williams made a rare NYC appearance and told cameras, “I want out,” amid her conservatorship battle.

Immigration Ruling: A federal judge in New York struck down the Trump administration’s blanket immigrant visa freeze for nationals of 75 countries, calling it “patently unlawful” and exceeding authority. Public Safety: Las Vegas police say missing New York grandmother Alisa Goods died after falling near the airport; details of the cause are still pending. Terror Plot Fallout: The FBI and prosecutors continue to pursue an ISIS-inspired plan targeting the New York State Capitol, with arrests reported in the case. US Open Prep: Tennis star Jannik Sinner withdrew from the U.S. Open with a right knee injury, while Alex Eala is headed to New York for her US Open campaign. Local Sports: The Jets shut out the Steelers 17-0 in preseason, while the White Sox rallied past the Mets 6-4 on Jake Rogers’ walk-off homer. Weather & Disruption: Severe storms and rare tornado reports hit parts of New York, including flooding impacts. Business/Markets: Stocks rose as bond-market pressure lingered, and the U.S. plans a $725 million payment toward UN dues.

Tech Jobs Boom: New York has edged out the San Francisco Bay Area as North America’s biggest tech-talent market for the first time, with 394,300 tech jobs versus 375,730, driven by finance and AI hiring. Transit Museum: The New York Transit Museum will host a virtual retrospective, “Mining the Archives: The Transit Museum’s First 50 Years,” exploring its 1965 World’s Fair roots and its Downtown Brooklyn archive. Terror Plot Foiled: The FBI arrested Albany-area resident Jessica Bowie, accused of plotting an ISIS-style bombing of the New York State Capitol and lawmakers. Public Safety/Weather: New York declared a state of emergency after severe flooding and a tornado/waterspout hit parts of the state, including Long Island. Local Grants: Suffolk County received $500,000 to restore Fort Salonga’s Owl Hill County Park, aiming to reopen the historic site to the public. Courts/Media: An Alabama jury ordered the New York Times to pay $9.25 million in a defamation case involving former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears. Agriculture: New York’s agriculture commissioner is seeking nominations for a new Beginning Farmer Advisory Board, with applications due Sept. 30.

Severe Weather: Tornado warnings and waterspouts hit Queens, Nassau and Long Island, with flash flooding snarling subways and damaging beach cabanas as the National Weather Service reviewed possible tornado reports. Terror Threats: Federal prosecutors charged Jessica Bowie, an Albany-area woman accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired bombing of the New York State Capitol and killing lawmakers; authorities say she scouted the building and sought help making explosives. Markets & Cost of Living: Bond yields surged again after a brief relief, dragging stocks lower; Walmart reported the slowest U.S. comparable sales growth in six years, adding pressure on low-income shoppers. Public Health: New York City reported its first human West Nile case of the year as mosquito pools nearly doubled from last summer. Sports & Culture: The U.S. Open set a record $108M total prize purse, with singles champions earning $5.5M; and Rihanna turned heads in a peach Chloé velour tracksuit during a New York dinner outing. Local Justice: An Alabama jury ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25M in a defamation case tied to a mistaken link to a fatal shooting.

Terror Plot in Albany: Federal authorities arrested 35-year-old Jessica Bowie, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired bombing of the New York State Capitol, including plans to disguise explosives in a delivery bag and target lawmakers during meetings. Public Safety & Courts: Bowie faces federal charges tied to attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, with prosecutors expected to announce details as the case moves through court. Mental Health Access: New York’s Office of Mental Health is making it easier to apply for the state Access Pass, expanding free or discounted entry to parks and other state sites for qualifying residents. City Health Policy: NYC lawmakers are pushing to repeal the decades-old ban on adult bathhouses, arguing science and public health practices have changed since the AIDS-era rule. Schools & 9/11: NYC educators are sharing how they’ll teach about 9/11 on its 25th anniversary, with districts pointing to memorial and city resources. Housing Pressure: A new NYC Council housing plan preview says the city needs 700,000 new homes over 10 years, urging an every-neighborhood approach. Local Economy: Fairlife is scaling up production at its Monroe County facility with a $650M expansion, adding hundreds of jobs and boosting milk processing capacity. Sports: Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his return to the U.S. Open after a wrist injury layoff.

UN Diplomacy in Focus: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that Israeli steps in the occupied West Bank could pose an “existential threat” to a two-state solution, as curfews and restrictions left Palestinians unable to get supplies or reach basic services. Public Safety & Justice: U.S. authorities plan to deport a New Jersey man accused of illegally running a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a woman and her 5-month-old daughter. Local Crime: A 17-year-old was fatally shot in East New York, Brooklyn, with police reporting no arrests. Economy & Markets: Stocks bounced as Treasury moves to boost longer-term bond purchases eased pressure on yields, while Target reported stronger comparable sales. Health & Growth: Imagen Technologies, a New York-based radiology group, is expanding its C-suite and staffing as it targets 200 radiologists amid rapid growth. Culture & Community: The India Day Parade returned to Manhattan, with Pooja Hegde named guest of honour. Sports: The Giants added Pro Bowl RB Najee Harris on a one-year deal.

CUNY Transparency Fight: CUNY has agreed to disclose all stock and bond holdings since 2020 tied to a FOIL dispute over alleged links to Israel, with the university set to deliver the full list within 15 days. Public Safety: Three alleged drug traffickers face charges after more than 66 pounds of cocaine were seized from UPS stores in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Health Watch: Upstate New York reports six confirmed measles cases and 14 presumed infections, with Allegany tracing a potential common exposure. State Policy: Gov. Hochul announced $8.5 million in Round 2 Dairy Modernization grants to boost milk storage and emergency resilience. AI at Work: A Remesh study finds 43% of employees say they’re not involved or only informed—not consulted—on AI rollouts. Local Economy/Logistics: On Time Trucking expands capacity for 200–300 daily last-mile deliveries across NYC’s five boroughs. Energy/Leadership: Audrey Zibelman is appointed chair of NYSERDA. Markets: Treasury plans larger bond buybacks, pushing yields down and lifting the yen. Sports: The Yankees traded veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt to the Pirates for cash.