AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAliyah Travel Watch: A new report spotlights U.S. and Canada Jews flying from New York to Tel Aviv for aliyah despite war and higher costs, framing the move as a “downgrade” for a cause, not an escape. Sommelier Tourism: The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas named new Master Sommeliers including Alex Mares at JW Marriott Essex House in NYC—another signal of the city’s hospitality pull. Cost-of-Travel Reality Check: A Rock The Country festival-goer says she was “robbed blind” after paying $13 for a slice of pizza and $12 beers in Hamburg, NY, adding to complaints about steep venue prices. NY Energy Relief: Gov. Hochul announced POWER energy rebate checks to 8.2M New York households starting Sept. 21, no signup needed. Transit Update: Amtrak’s second daily Pittsburgh-to-New York train is expected to start in November after corridor upgrades. Airline Restructure: airBaltic filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. while saying flights and tickets will continue as normal. Local Campus Plans: UB’s Homecoming and Family Weekend runs Sept. 22–27 with alumni events and a Bulls game.
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