AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoICE & Community Safety: Passaic postponed its Mexican Independence Day Parade indefinitely, citing concerns tied to recent ICE arrests and the chilling effect on “Little Mexico” foot traffic and local businesses. Public Housing Watch: Essex County reported public housing occupancy fell to 83% in 2025 (down 1 point from 2024), with 6,052 units total and an average rent of $457. Tour Politics in NJ: Macklemore faced renewed backlash after using Ed Sheeran’s MetLife Stadium stage to call for “Free Palestine” and perform “Hind’s Hall,” prompting an Israeli-American group to petition for him to be removed from the rest of the tour. Air Travel Incident: An American Airlines flight to Newark was disrupted after a passenger allegedly hurled racist and homophobic slurs; he was restrained with duct tape and the flight diverted. Flooding in South Jersey: Video from Glassboro shows floodwaters bursting through glass doors at a Rowan University off-campus home during Aug. 27 storms, damaging multiple bedrooms. Health & Food Safety: USDA recalled imported ready-to-eat pork jowls/guanciale products due to possible Listeria contamination.
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