AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing Policy: New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments, including the first-ever freeze on two-year leases, a major win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a response to rising costs as vacancy rates hit a six-year low. Courts & Justice: Prosecutors dropped Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape charge after the accuser said she couldn’t endure testifying again, though he remains convicted on other sexual felony cases. Local Schools: New York State ordered a new election in a Long Island school district after an investigation alleged the district clerk trashed ballots to help a candidate win. Public Health: New York Essential Plan users are warning of coverage uncertainty as changes threaten hundreds of thousands of people, with advocates citing confusing state messaging. Community & Culture: A new Evoautism Foundation launched in New York to shift autism conversations toward culture, storytelling, and strengths. Sports & Entertainment: The Yankees and Red Sox continue their series; and Taylor Swift wedding rumors tied to Madison Square Garden are sparking backlash over possible street closures.
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