AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabor Disruption: Long Island Rail Road service is suspended systemwide after workers walked off the job early Saturday, with five unions striking for the first time in decades and no new talks scheduled—expect major headaches for commuters and sports fans heading toward Penn Station and nearby venues. World Cup Economics: New Jersey and New York are still in a public tug-of-war over who “hosts” the games and who should foot the bill, as officials push visitor-focused cost shifts tied to the New York–New Jersey stadium branding. Gas Watch: Bergen County’s cheapest premium hit $4.38/g (week ending May 9), while Salem’s lowest midgrade reached $4.48/g; diesel remains higher statewide, with Gloucester’s low at $5.29/g. Food Safety: Straus Family Creamery recalled select organic ice cream in 17 states, including NJ, over possible metal fragments. Health Spending: Medicaid radiology billing rose in Jersey City to $7.32M (2024), up 14.8% year over year.
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