AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire Smoke Health Alert: Canadian wildfires are pushing “very unhealthy” air into Western New York and “unhealthy” conditions across the state, with officials urging people to stay indoors and limit exertion—especially kids, seniors, and anyone with asthma or heart/lung issues. Local Politics & Money: Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula have donated to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign, a fresh detail in the stadium-and-politics fallout. Housing Policy: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rental reform push is moving toward implementation, with HPD preparing operational changes and landlord groups warning of added strain on rent-stabilized buildings. State Crackdown on Fraud: A federal “strike team” is embedded in New York’s Department of Labor to target improper unemployment insurance payments tied to suspected fraud networks. Research & Environment: Stony Brook University received New York Sea Grant funding for PFAS cleanup work, including a project using invasive bamboo to help remove “forever chemicals” from contaminated groundwater. Business Lending: Genesee Co-op FCU is joining a statewide initiative to expand flexible small-business loans for entrepreneurs who struggle to get traditional financing.
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