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  • [New] Prohibit Paraquat Act (S. 9094 A - Harckham / A. 10074 A - Rosenthal) Prohibits the use, distribution, sale and purchase of pesticides containing paraquat in New York State, beginning in 2028. Citizens Campaign for the Environment
  • [New] By locking in a 10-year domestic supply agreement, Micron ensures its New York and Idaho fabs will have the critical materials needed to operate without relying on trans-Pacific shipping routes. investing.com
  • [New] North Carolina, South Carolina, the Atlanta metropolitan area, and New York and northern New Jersey were listed as hubs with the greatest climate risks. Circle of Blue
  • [New] NOAA's Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 4 risk of flash flooding for New York City, Long Island, as well as Coastal Connecticut, Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. New York Post
  • [New] Cannabis concentrates present a major untapped growth opportunity in emerging markets like New York and New Jersey, where sales significantly trail mature states. Forbes
  • [New] If signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, New York will become the third state to curb algorithmic pricing. Digiday
  • [New] The National Weather Service expects temperatures over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to approach all-time highs from Washington DC to New York with sweltering heat indexes topping 115 F (46 C). The Guardian
  • [New] Auroras could become visible across some northern and upper Midwestern U.S. states, from New York to Idaho, provided skies are dark and clear. Space
  • [New] The interest in increasing taxes will push wealthy individuals and corporations away from New York and toward cities like Miami, Dallas, and Nashville. Home & Away
  • [New] American Priorities, a PAC initiated specifically to counter the Israel lobby's influence in primaries, has pledged millions of dollars, including $2 million in just three New York City races that will be decided next week. The American Prospect
  • [New] Approximately 435,000 New Yorkers statewide, including nearly 215,000 New York City residents, will lose access to no-cost coverage. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
  • [New] The building, owned by Hudson Square Properties, combines geothermal energy with air-source heat pumps to meet its heating and cooling needs, exceeding New York City's 2030 climate targets and using 40% less energy than typical office buildings. Yahoo News
  • New Jersey Transit trains into New York were expected to face delays and cancellations due to the heat-related impact on equipment. CNBC
  • Philadelphia and New York City are expected to be near 100 degrees with heat indices near 105. CNN
  • The transition to a weather-dependent grid introduces significant reliability risks, particularly the correlated intermittency of wind and solar across New York. Pragmatic Environmentalist of New York
  • Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit by Thursday, with a heat index between 105 and 110 degrees - unusually hot for New York. Wired
  • New York forward power prices moved higher this week in anticipation that widespread heat later this week will materially support power demand. Constellation
  • By midweek, densely populated cities along the I-95 corridor, including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., will experience days of potentially record-breaking heat. FOX 5 New York
  • In the coming days, New York is expected to see temperatures rise to near 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), but with humidity, it could feel more like 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). Wired
  • Heat index readings of 95 to 100 °F are expected in New York City and surrounding areas. Healthcare Ready
  • Data highlights that the highest electricity prices are anticipated in the Mid-Atlantic, New York, and New England. Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com
  • A working understanding of the EU AI Act equips New York lawyers to provide strategic guidance, helping clients anticipate regulatory requirements, manage risk and avoid costly compliance missteps. New York State Bar Association - NYSBA

Last updated: 15 July 2026



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