AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoImmigration Enforcement: Federal immigration crackdowns are escalating in NYC, with reports of confrontations involving ICE agents and detainees, drawing protests and training efforts from immigrant-rights groups. Local Governance: In Rensselaer County, residents urged County Executive Steve McLaughlin to comply with New York’s order ending 287(g) agreements, with the state requiring existing deals to end by Aug. 25. Early Childhood: Proposed new federal Head Start rules could lower standards and reduce support for about 50,000 vulnerable New York children, critics say. Public Health & Safety: Westchester’s school bus safety program reports a 23.8% drop in illegal passing violations, while Suffolk County confirmed another “rabbit fever” case. Housing & Costs: New York home prices hit a record high, and Gov. Hochul’s office is pursuing pied-à-terre tax fraud claims. State Watch: DEC says 2026-27 hunting and trapping licenses are now on sale, and Ithaca is seeking a FOIL consultant to speed up public-record requests.
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