AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClean Energy: South Bronx residents are urging the city to turn a former New York Post printing plant into a clean-energy hub, while Niagara Power Transformer has begun a $71 million expansion to support grid modernization. Public Health: New York faces fresh concern over PFAS in drinking water, as a new study suggests contamination may be underestimated and the state considers drinking-water limits. Wildlife: A study tracking loon breeding across North America found fewer chicks raised on many lakes, with declines flagged in New York. Water and Land: New York City is starting a $185 million upgrade to its Port Richmond wastewater facility; separately, Hochul announced $48.5 million to protect 16,000 acres of farmland, and DEC updated Long Island drought conditions. City Policy: New York City will ban horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park by 2028, ending a decadelong dispute over the rides. Energy Demand: New York’s data-center debate is intensifying, with Mamdani backing a broader development moratorium as communities raise concerns about power and water use.
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