AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew York Water Protection: After decades of toxic pollution, a school of rays was spotted in one of New York City’s dirtiest waterways, offering fresh hope that cleanup efforts are working. Public Health & Data Sharing: A new Government Accountability Office report says federal disease surveillance is fragmented, slowing detection of emerging threats—an issue that matters for New Yorkers when outbreaks start. Local Environmental Tech: New York put $9 million toward strengthening water system cybersecurity across 153 systems, aiming to protect critical infrastructure. Wildlife & Coastal Monitoring: NYC’s “shark summer” continues to drive drone patrols and beach closures as sightings surge, while separate reporting highlights 500 humpback whales logged in NYC waters near the Brooklyn Bridge. Privacy vs. Policing: Lancaster, NY is set to trial drone “flock” cameras, reigniting debate over surveillance and how long vehicle data is stored. Climate Courts: A U.S. appeals court ruled the EPA can’t block billions in climate justice grants, keeping major funding on track.
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