AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAlbany Tax Fight: The Common Council voted 9-3 to advance a commuter tax on people who work in Albany but live elsewhere, despite opposition from state lawmakers who would need to approve it. Bronx Investigation: A marshal’s eviction visit uncovered an illegal grow house at a Fordham apartment; authorities seized 30 cannabis plants and bags of marijuana after neighbors reported months of strange odors. Heating Costs: New York says 1.5 million residents may qualify for home-heating aid this winter, with HEAP applications opening Nov. 2 and some benefit amounts increased. City Services: Mamdani’s administration plans 10,000 more free 2-K seats by fall 2027, while City Council members are preparing to scrutinize ambulance response times, which have worsened by nearly four minutes since 2015. Knicks’ Big Night: The defending NBA champions raise their first banner in 53 years at Madison Square Garden before opening the season against Philadelphia.
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