AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMidtown Safety Shock: Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, NJ, was fatally stabbed in a random Times Square attack Monday; police say the suspect, Pamela Cisneros, was shot dead after stabbing a 68-year-old tourist. Severe Weather Disruptions: Severe thunderstorms hit New Jersey Tuesday, triggering Newark Liberty flight delays (about 48 minutes on average) and thousands of power outages, with flash-flood warnings in parts of the state. Labor Day Travel Costs: AAA reports Labor Day gas prices are at record highs, with higher-than-last-year costs for flights, hotels, and cruises. Airport/Travel Tech: Lyft and United are rolling out “dynamic” ads in the Lyft app that estimate travel times to EWR and JFK through Dec. 31, 2026. Local Tourism & Events: Little Big Town added a Newark, NJ stop at NJPAC/Prudential Hall (Oct. 22). Community & School Support: United Way of Hunterdon County’s “Start School Strong” expands to seven Community Resource Days for families. Scam Watch: BBB Scam Tracker ranked Beachwood and New Milford among NJ cities with scam reports in July, underscoring ongoing fraud risk for travelers and locals.
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