AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoHousing & Affordability: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $270M in state and federal tax credits and subsidy-loan programs to create and preserve low-income housing, with proposals due Sept. 10. Mental Health Access: Hochul also awarded $6.3M to expand “clubhouses” for people living with mental health challenges, adding sites across Long Island, Westchester, and upstate. Weather Safety: The state warned of severe thunderstorms in the North Country plus extreme heat statewide, urging New Yorkers to plan for cooling and hydration. Latin Jazz & Community: Eddie Palmieri was honored with a street naming in East Harlem, celebrating the Latin jazz legend’s legacy. Public Health Watch: Legionnaires’ disease was found in a Central Park West building’s hot-water system; residents were told to avoid showers until treatment. Culture & Arts: Harlem’s Children’s Art Carnival—sparked decades ago by educator Betty Blayton-Taylor—is now being spotlighted in a Columbia University exhibition. Film/TV Industry: A profile on director Shana Stein highlights how women directors remain underrepresented, especially for women of color. Immigration Enforcement: Hochul pressed the federal government for details on reported expansion of ICE detention capacity in upstate New York. Sports Pop Culture: The ESPYs return to NYC this week, with performances and major athlete nominees set for the Upper West Side.
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