AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSmall-Business Relief: Mayor Zohran Mamdani says President Trump agreed to give bodegas and other SNAP retailers 90 more days to meet updated food-stocking rules. Tech Jobs: AI firm Aaru plans to expand in New York City, creating more than 650 jobs. Energy and Development: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $62 million in grants to prepare sites for growth, while Barnwell Bio won the $1 million top prize in the Grow-NY competition. Consumer Pricing: New York City Council approved a ban on companies using personal data to set different prices, aiming to curb surveillance pricing. City Groceries: A proposed $70 million plan for five city-run grocery stores, with essentials priced below retail, has drawn pushback from bodegas. Local Taxes: Babylon’s proposed 5.8% property-tax increase faces resident backlash, as town officials cite rising pension and health costs.
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