AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNY State Budget Watch: New Yorkers got clearer details on the pied-a-terre tax, statewide energy rebate checks, and a new deduction for tipped income after the revenue budget bill passed May 27, including $1B in one-time POWER energy rebates for eligible taxpayers. Consumer Protection: New York and New Jersey AGs launched a FIFA probe into 2026 World Cup ticketing, citing variable pricing, seat map changes, and “fake scarcity” tied to MetLife Stadium matches. Energy & Data Centers: A look inside TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario AI “factory” highlights the megawatt-scale buildout and the grid pressure that comes with it. Local Construction: Jamestown Public Schools broke ground on Phase A of a $123M capital improvements project, starting at Persell Middle School. Transit Milestone: Leitner-Poma is set to join a Roosevelt Island Tramway 50th TRAMiversary celebration honoring decades of service across the East River. Business & Finance: Mastercard secured a New York BitLicense to expand stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure. Workplace Tech Mood: Blind’s US layoff tracker remains active while South Korea’s version stays nearly empty, reflecting different workforce adjustment norms.
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