AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNYC Budget Deal: New York lawmakers finally passed a $268.5B budget—8 weeks late—softening climate goals, limiting local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and sending extra money to cash-strapped cities. Bronx Zoo Farewell: Happy, the Bronx Zoo elephant whose behavior shaped animal-rights research, was euthanized at 55 after rapidly worsening age-related conditions. Culture & Community: The Skirball Cultural Center is spotlighting Jewish reinvention through three shows, including punk’s Jewish roots and a “A Palace in Time” pairing of Lisa Edelstein and Robert Russell. Arts in the Neighborhood: Westfield students’ work is set to appear on the North Shore Art Trail, with pieces displayed at the Sheep Barn in Mayville. Viral Mayor Moment: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Arsenal-themed kurta at Eid prayers went viral, tying the holiday message to solidarity and affordability. Music Across Borders: Jerusalem Orchestra East & West’s youth project brings Jewish and Arab performers together, with a New York Concordia Summit stop planned for September.
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