AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMidtown Construction Crisis: A former Pfizer high-rise on East 42nd Street was deemed “safe and stable” after buckled columns triggered evacuations and street closures, with DOB saying shoring work has stabilized the impacted floors. Legal Talent War: Top law firms are poaching New York partners in a faster lateral market, even in summer. Cyber & Identity: Token added former CISA CIO Robert Costello to its advisory board as credential compromise and AI-driven phishing intensify. AI Governance: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned AI is outpacing oversight and urged globally harmonized rules, with special focus on child protection. Data Center Setback: Blackstone’s QTS terminated its Virginia Digital Gateway data center project and withdrew filings after years of review and local opposition. Prediction Markets Shakeup: Polymarket is relaunching its onshore push with a major marketing push aimed at rebuilding trust with regulators and the public. Health Insurance Pressure: Obamacare insurers are seeking a median 14% premium increase for 2027, the second-highest since 2018, as enrollment shifts and costs rise. Tech Privacy: Meta rolled out a smart-glasses update to disable the camera if a privacy LED is tampered with, amid growing venue restrictions. Real Estate Payments: Peapack Private Bank & Trust expanded remote official check printing for real estate closings, targeting faster transactions in NYC.
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