AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLIRR Strike Chaos: The Long Island Rail Road is officially suspended as a massive worker strike enters its third day, leaving nearly 300,000 daily riders scrambling for buses and subway connections while Gov. Kathy Hochul urges unions to keep talking. Courtroom Setback for Luigi Mangione: A judge blocked five items seized from Mangione’s backpack from being used at trial, calling the McDonald’s search improper—though a gun and notebook were still allowed. Housing Tax Push: Gov. Kathy Hochul says her proposed NYC pied-à-terre tax would hit about 10,000 properties, down from an earlier estimate, aiming to raise roughly $500 million a year. Politics at a Boiling Point: A New York Times/Siena poll shows Trump’s approval at 37%—and Democrats’ satisfaction lagging too—while voters weigh Iran and the cost of living. Food & Everyday Relief: Stop & Shop is cutting prices on thousands of items across NY and NJ, and NYC beaches are reopening for summer this weekend.
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