AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoElection Watch: A new Siena poll shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman 50% to 41%, tightening the race to single digits about six weeks before Election Day. State Parks & Climate: New York State Parks launched a Climate Action “Spotlight Map” highlighting projects aimed at cutting emissions and building resilience. Public Health: A KFF Health News report says nursing home beds are shrinking fast in New York, with ArchCare cutting capacity and more closures since 2020. Healthcare Costs: New York Medicaid rolled out a third ABA rate cut, dropping direct therapy reimbursement to $9.63 per unit starting Oct. 1. Local Government & Safety: Menands’ volunteer fire department is getting a $90,000 state grant for station upgrades after a May fire. Outdoors: DEC announced a youth-only pheasant hunting weekend in Western New York (Oct. 10–11) and ongoing maintenance at a Canandaigua Lake boat access site. Sports: The Jets sit mid-pack offensively heading into Week 3, while NFL coverage also highlights former Hurricanes’ early-season momentum. Business & Jobs: NYSERDA approved 1.7 GW of new renewable and storage projects, aiming for major private investment and jobs.
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