AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSubway Heat Plan: New York and the MTA will pilot thermal-energy cooling to pull heat out of sweltering subway stations, using $800,000 from congestion-pricing revenue. Climate Record: NOAA says July was the hottest month in U.S. history, beating the 1936 Dust Bowl record, with widespread extreme warmth driven by fossil-fuel pollution. Solid Waste Data Gap: A new New York State Comptroller audit says DEC lacks reliable recycling tracking, with many required facility reports missing and incomplete inspections—raising questions about progress toward climate goals. Harbor Safety Scrutiny: A speedboat capsizing near Liberty Island killed a mother and infant; the operator faces federal charges and investigators are looking at whether an illegal charter operation was involved. Local Housing Funding: Gov. Hochul opened a $62 million application round for home repairs, accessibility upgrades, emergency fixes, and manufactured-home rehabilitation. Niagara Radioactivity Checks: Residents in Niagara Falls are still waiting on next steps after DEC and EPA found elevated radioactivity during property screening.
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