AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCornell Review: Former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates will lead an independent review of Cornell’s response to a student’s 2024 sexual assault allegations and the university’s broader handling of misconduct reports. A New York lawmaker also plans to push for stronger campus reporting requirements. Governor’s Race: President Trump rallied in Syracuse for Republican Bruce Blakeman, attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul on crime, immigration and energy costs. The stop came amid scrutiny of an ICE agent’s shooting of Oscar Belgal in New York City. ICE Shooting: Federal officials defended the agent who shot Belgal in Marble Hill; his 5-year-old son was in the car. Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned ICE, while the Department of Homeland Security blamed the driver. School Funding: Hochul says New York will join a federal scholarship tax-credit program, which she expects could bring millions of dollars to students, including for tutoring. County Budgets: New York counties face an estimated $170 million in added annual SNAP administration costs after federal funding was cut. Hochul has not promised state relief.
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