AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoSolar Siting Update: New York greenlit the Fort Edward Solar Project (about 100 MW) after regulators said the final design cut its footprint to reduce impacts to grassland bird habitat and farmland in Washington County. Wildlife Science: A new study highlights how bats’ winter skin microbes may help them fight the fungus behind white-nose syndrome, which has devastated North American bat populations since the first New York outbreak in 2006. Local Land-Use Pressure: Long Island’s Golden Globe Diner permanently closed after a landlord fight and backlash tied to the owner’s pro-Israel displays, with police investigating vandalism as a hate crime. Public Safety & Oversight: An AP investigation says ICE detainee suicides have spiked at an unprecedented pace, raising concerns about care and oversight. NYC Community Life: NYC FC announced internal DEI initiatives focused on education, hiring, and mentorship for minority coaches. Climate/Health Angle: A Lake George Association meeting is set to focus on clean water leadership, as communities keep pushing for better water protection.
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