AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoAir Quality & Heat: New York State issued a statewide air quality advisory tied to wildfire smoke from Canada, with parts of the Eastern Lake Ontario region rated “unhealthy” for sensitive groups; NYC also warned residents to watch for worsening conditions during extreme heat, urging indoor time, KN95s at public libraries, and cooling-center use. Public Health Watch: Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing in New York and nationwide, with state data showing about 511 cases since May 1 and investigators still working to pinpoint sources. AI Data Center Fight: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s one-year moratorium on large “hyperscale” data centers is drawing backlash, including from President Trump, as critics warn it could hurt jobs and the U.S. AI race. Legal & Courts: A federal charge was filed against a Rochester man accused of online death threats against Donald Trump Jr. Business & Money: BlackRock reported $15.34T in assets under management for Q2 2026, and workers’ compensation premiums are set to drop statewide by about 22% starting Oct. 1. Culture: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” premiered in New York ahead of its July 17 release.
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