AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLocal Budget Watch: Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus laid out a proposed 2027 budget topping $1 billion, leaning on sales tax revenue and touting a lower property tax rate plus reduced debt, while pitching aggressive business recruitment. Road Safety: New York State Police are seeking witnesses after a motorcycle crash on I-84 in Wawayanda injured a 26-year-old rider; investigators want help identifying a white tractor-trailer involved. Courts & Taxes: A judge ordered New York City to restart its controversial secondary-home (pied-à-terre) tax rollout, and the city immediately appealed. Higher Ed Accountability: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell’s handling of a 2024 fraternity sexual assault case as prosecutors reopen the investigation and consider a grand jury. Community & Youth Services: MyndBridge launched “Safe Spaces After Dark” in Hempstead, a state-funded after-hours program for teens and young adults. State Fiscal Stress: Putnam County’s Town of Kent was flagged as fiscally stressed by the state comptroller, citing rising costs and past administrative gaps. Sports: The Bruins opened their season with a 3-0 shutout over the Rangers.
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