AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Fallout: U.S. hotel operators say the promised booking boom still hasn’t arrived, with many host-city stays running below normal or flat as fans weigh visa worries, travel costs, and pricey tickets. Transit Relief: New York and New Jersey cut World Cup rail and shuttle prices again—shuttles to $20 round-trip and NJ Transit rail to $98—after public backlash over earlier fare hikes. Prediction Markets: In a high-stakes fight over who regulates sports-related event contracts, the Third Circuit sided with Kalshi, keeping its exchange-linked swaps available for now. Local Business: Osmo opened a new Elizabeth HQ and manufacturing complex, adding 110 jobs. Workforce Watch: BioMarin plans to cut 58 roles at Amicus Therapeutics in Princeton as it integrates the $4.8B acquisition. Legal/Crime: Federal prosecutors charged Brooklyn real estate operator Sam Sprei and former judge Edward King in an alleged escrow-fraud scheme tied to a New Jersey property deal. Biotech/Jobs:
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