AGP Executive Report

Food & Dining: In Wellfleet, chef Philippe Rispoli reopened his shuttered PB Boulangerie Bistro as Chez Chloe Bistro, bringing back French fine-dining with a three-course prix-fixe menu. Music & Live Shows: Two Door Cinema Club announced a 2027 UK/Irish arena tour celebrating “Tourist History,” plus a Madison Square Garden stop on Sept. 27. Indie Pop: Cara Delevingne released “Need It,” and Ann Wilson & Tripsitter shared details for their August album “Consecrated Ground.” Pop Culture & TV: Pride Month’s LGBTQ slate keeps rolling with six upcoming films/series, including Netflix’s “Heartstopper Forever” (July 17). NYC Holiday Spotlight: Macy’s Fourth of July show on NBC/Peacock features Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey. Global Film/NYC Screenings: Nigeria’s consul-general praised Nollywood’s global reach beyond oil at a New York screening of “Kalakiri.” Sports (NYC): The Yankees open a three-game set vs. the Tigers at home Monday night.

Pride & Policy: Gov. Kathy Hochul marched in NYC’s annual Pride March and announced expanded LGBTQ+ support, including $1.8M for LGBTQ+ youth crisis counseling and training for 988 counselors. Backlash in Congress Race: Assemblywoman Claire Valdez faced fresh online blowback after resurfaced remarks calling for abolishing TSA PreCheck and nationalizing the airline industry. Broadway/Film Spotlight: Mel Brooks turns 100, with tributes to a career that reshaped comedy from The Producers to Broadway’s Tony-winning run. Pop Culture Buzz: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly scrapped a Rhode Island wedding plan for a July 3 Madison Square Garden ceremony. Sports—Local & Global: The Bills marked their new Highmark Stadium era, while England’s Jude Bellingham kept World Cup momentum rolling after a win over Panama in New York-area action. Entertainment Business: Warner’s “Supergirl” stumbled at the box office behind “Toy Story 5,” signaling more trouble for DC’s revamped film push. Tech Meets Sports: Hyundai’s FIFA Museum in NYC leans hard into robots, including Atlas soccer demos and a robot-security presence.

Local Politics & First Amendment: A Syracuse poll worker says federal officers confronted her during New York primaries over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer, warning she could be violating laws tied to posting personal info. Broadway/Screen: “Wicked” finally lands on the big screen after a long road from Upstate New York roots to MGM-era magic, with critics and audiences weighing in. Sports (NYC): England fans packed New Jersey-area pubs for the World Cup group match vs. Panama, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sealing a 2-0 win. Fashion (Paris/NYC): North West debuted new “angel bite” lip piercings at Vetements during Paris Fashion Week, sparking debate over real vs. faux. Music (NYC): Clive Davis’ legacy gets a spotlight as the music executive dies at 94, with tributes and a look back at the hits he helped shape. Tech/AI: Google reportedly limited Meta’s Gemini access, slowing some internal AI work. Sports (Brooklyn): Jaron “Boots” Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in Brooklyn to win junior middleweight titles at Barclays Center.

Box Office Watch: “Supergirl” opened with $18M domestically on Friday, but with a $170M budget and middling reviews, it’s shaping up as a tough profit climb for James Gunn’s DC Universe follow-up. NYC Pride: Sunday’s NYC Pride March (theme: “For All Of Us”) steps off at noon from 26th St & Fifth Ave, with PrideFest running 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and major Fifth Avenue street closures. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: More wedding details are still fuzzy—reports say guests were told to be in NYC, with ceremony location kept secret, while permits and speculation keep pointing to Madison Square Garden. World Cup in New York: Times Square is turning into a fan hub as group-stage finales set up the Round of 32, with England’s Panama clash and other key matchups driving the buzz. Mets Turmoil: Carlos Mendoza’s firing leaves the Mets searching for answers as Albert Pujols points to injuries as a major reason the team’s been playing so poorly. Local Tragedy: Upstate New York investigators are focused on a grandmother after six deaths—including four children—were found in a home, with poisoning suspected.

Broadway Buzz: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album “Warriors” into a Broadway musical, with previews starting next March and an April opening at the Lunt-Fontanne—plus an all-female Warriors gang. Music & Culture: Jazz pianist Su “Trigger” Shaonan is treating Times Square like a living score for his debut album “Automatism,” while TOCCA (Risa Elledge) drops “Into Midnight” with a cinematic, psychedelic vibe. Fashion Spotlight: Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week leaned into surf textures and wetsuit-inspired style, with stars in the front row. Sports in NYC: Times Square is packed for FIFA World Cup 2026 fan life, and today’s Group L slate includes Panama vs. England at New York New Jersey Stadium (5 p.m. ET). Local Entertainment: Aqueduct’s final live horse races hit this weekend, marking the end of an NYC racing era. On the Screen: July 2026 movie releases include “Minions & Monsters” (theatrical) and “Enola Holmes 3” on Netflix.

NYC Knicks buzz: NYC Sanitation is giving away five orange-and-blue Knicks-themed litter baskets after a viral theft incident. Broadway spotlight: Don Cheadle talks about his Broadway debut in Proof and why the schedule keeps him from joining every city celebration. Music + tech: Jay-Z’s Roc Nation teamed with Google Maps to spotlight NYC locations tied to Reasonable Doubt and his career. Concert safety: Experts say earplugs don’t kill the vibe—they protect hearing, and more young fans are wearing fashion-forward options at shows. Film talk: Reviews and commentary keep rolling, including Project Hail Mary and Dear George: I’m Kevin Eggers. World Cup in the city: England fans take over Times Square ahead of a key match, while Norway benches stars for France. Legal/tech culture: The New York Times amends its AI copyright case against OpenAI and Microsoft, sharpening its claims. Rent policy: Mayor Mamdani’s rent-freeze push continues as the rent board moves to freeze rates for about a million apartments.

Weinstein Legal Fallout: New York prosecutors dropped Harvey Weinstein’s rape charge for a fourth time after accuser Jessica Mann said she couldn’t face testifying again, though other convictions still stand. NYC Housing: Rent guidelines board approved a rent freeze for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments, a major win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and tenant groups. World Cup in the City: NYC Mayor Mamdani pushed back on pricey World Cup costs, arguing FIFA has more than enough revenue to keep matches affordable. Celebrity & NYC Disruption Watch: Taylor Swift backlash grew after reports of a permit request to close streets around Madison Square Garden ahead of a rumored wedding. Early Childhood Spotlight: NYC’s deadline hits Friday for families in select districts to apply for free 2-K seats, launching this fall. Music/TV: FX announced Lizzy Caplan joining the anthology “Far Cry” series, based on Ubisoft’s game franchise. Sports Business: MLB floated a salary-cap plan limiting most free-agent deals to five years, setting up a likely fight with the players’ union. Community Culture: Harlem’s Accra Express is spotlighted for bringing Ghanaian food and World Cup spirit to NYC.

Statue of Liberty x music: Marilyn Maye lends her voice to an America250 tribute, “New York’s Most Iconic Lady Shines Bright,” with a new Statue of Liberty–themed video timed for July 4. NYC dining, Europe vibes: A roundup of restaurants and bars lets you “travel” across the continent without leaving the city, from Mediterranean spritz culture to French river views. Pop-music craft: A look at how modern pop uses suspense—delayed hooks, pauses, and pacing—to keep listeners locked in. World Cup in the city: MetLife Stadium hosts Ecuador vs. Germany, with TV and streaming details and a reminder that match-day logistics are a big deal. Local arts calendar: Schiaparelli opens a surrealist salon at Bergdorf Goodman, while Gary Komarin’s abstract “From 24 Vessels at Cap Ferrat” lands at Judy Black Memorial Park starting July 3. Live music spotlight: Nautics drops new single “bum-a-cig,” and Mike D (Beastie Boys) announces an East Coast run with one NYC stop at the Knockdown Center. Sports biz + culture: Nike’s TOMA soccer tour shows how corporate sport can feel more community-driven. NYC parks update: Van Cortlandt Park Stadium can’t be repaired, and NYC Parks says demolition will need major funding.

World Cup Watch (NY/NJ): The U.S. already clinched the Round of 32 and now faces Türkiye in a Group D finale, with Christian Pulisic’s health the big question. MetLife Match: Germany vs. Ecuador hits FOX/Peacock at 4 p.m. at MetLife Stadium, with Ecuador needing results to keep hopes alive. Madison Square Garden Buzz: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported July 3 Madison Square Garden wedding has permit chatter and planned road closures from July 2–July 4. Darts at MSG: Luke Littler and Luke Humphries headline the US Darts Masters at Madison Square Garden (June 25–26), with prize money topping out at £30,000 for the winner. WNBA All-Star Voting: Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are 1–2 in fan voting; Breanna Stewart sits next as ballots close Saturday. Local Sports/Community: BCANY names Mike Curtis and Andy Scott as Girls Coaches of the Year in New York. Tech/Media: creatorXchange expands its clipping network and distribution infrastructure as demand grows for content reach. Arts & Entertainment: Apple TV+’s new Peanuts movie reveals Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal, Mia, in a friendship-focused story. Crime/Local News: A former JPMorgan Chase exec was fired after a viral Knicks-trash-can stunt; a former Eric Adams chief of staff was arrested in a federal bribery case.

Reality TV Spotlight: Bravo’s Next Gen NYC is back for season two, with fresh profiles on cast standouts like Gia Giudice (Teresa Giudice’s daughter) and Emira D’Spain, Bravo’s first full-time transgender cast member. Sports & Streaming: Phillies-Nats action is set for 6:45 p.m. with Aaron Nola vs. Miles Mikolas, plus full TV/streaming options. Pop Culture + NYC Buzz: Reports say Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding permit clues point to a July 3 Madison Square Garden date, with street closures planned. Local Hero Story: An NYPD officer reunites with the detective who saved his life in a 2021 crash on the Grand Central Parkway. Film & TV: Apple TV’s Peanuts movie finally reveals Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal, while Netflix’s In the Hand of Dante is now streaming. Music Industry: Legendary mogul Clive Davis dies at 94. WNBA: Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark lead early All-Star fan voting, with Breanna Stewart next. Politics (NYC): Eric Adams’ former chief of staff Frank Carone is arrested in a federal bribery case.

NBA Draft Buzz (NYC): AJ Dybantsa went No. 1 to the Washington Wizards after a breakout BYU season, and Round 2 is set to kick off Wednesday with the Knicks picking first at No. 31. Knicks Championship Culture: Fans are still soaking it in—Jalen Brunson’s first children’s book drops soon, and Knicks parade merch/page prints are fueling the “keep the memories” wave. Music Industry Loss: Tributes poured in after music titan Clive Davis died at 94, with stars including Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson reflecting on his career-shaping impact. Politics Meets Pop Culture: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani notched three big Democratic primary wins, while a Brooklyn coffee shop faces a DOJ civil-rights probe after allegedly banning a pro-Israel congressman. World Cup Watch: U.S. World Cup attendance is tracking record highs despite high prices, driven by Americans’ appetite for big events. On the Ground in Art & Film: Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” 30th anniversary launches free immersive NYC pop-ups, and Detective Conan’s cinema tour lands at Anime NYC.

NBA Draft Tonight: The Sixers kick off the Mike Gansey era with the 22nd pick at Barclays Center, while the Nets and Knicks also map their next moves after New York’s championship parade buzz. World Cup in NYC/NJ: FIFA says Trump will present the World Cup trophy July 19 at MetLife Stadium with Gianni Infantino, as U.S. fans keep showing up in record numbers. Yankees Spotlight: Aaron Boone draws a hard line after Jazz Chisholm Jr. was caught with a lollipop in his mouth during a game in Detroit. Local Governance & Jobs: Gov. Hochul extends NY HELPS through 2028, waiving exams for many public-sector roles to speed hiring. Arts & Accessibility: Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall hosts the New York premiere of “Possibilities,” a documentary built with open audio description and blind/low-vision creative leadership. Theater & Broadway: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning “Warriors” into a Broadway musical opening next April. Music Industry: Clive Davis’ death at 94 is driving a wave of tributes and retrospectives across New York’s music scene. Community Events: Chinatown’s Think!Chinatown night market returns as “Chinatown Nights” with live music and vendors at Forsyth Plaza.

Music Industry Loss: Clive Davis, the Brooklyn-born starmaker who helped launch or revive careers from Whitney Houston to Alicia Keys, has died at 94, with tributes spotlighting his “golden ears” instincts and his long-running pre-Grammy gala influence. NYC Arts & Culture: A new landscape show opens June 26 at Alden Gallery in Provincetown, pairing Syracuse painter Robert Glisson with Fort Worth artist Linda Reedy. Broadway/Live Music: Roc Nation rolls out immersive JAY-Z “Reasonable Doubt” 30th-anniversary pop-ups and library-card tie-ins across lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Concert Tech: Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” concert film lands on digital June 23, while nugs adds next-day official audio from every Dave Matthews Band stop. Sports-Entertainment Crossover: The Knicks’ draft-night buzz continues as New York prepares for the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center, with the team holding the No. 24 pick. Local Entertainment News: Horse-drawn carriage rides resume in Central Park Tuesday after a fatal tourist incident, with safety teams and retraining planned.

Music Industry: Clive Davis, the New York-based music titan who helped launch or revive careers from Whitney Houston to Alicia Keys, has died at 94, prompting tributes from across pop culture. Sports-Entertainment Crossover: “Law & Order: SVU” star Christopher Meloni says Knicks guard Jalen Brunson “absolutely” has what it takes to guest on the show, with Mariska Hargitay backing the idea. TV Spotlight: ESPN legend Linda Cohn announced her retirement after 34 years at SportsCenter, with her final broadcasts set for late June. Local Arts & Culture: Disney’s Tinker Bell performer Margaret Kerry has died at 97, remembered for helping define the character’s iconic, wordless movement. NYC Community & Debate: A Brooklyn coffee shop barred Rep. Dan Goldman over his Israel stance, refunding his $9.82 order and sparking backlash and counter-backlash. Fashion: Vans reimagines its classic Slip-On for Paris Fashion Week with one-of-one designer collaborations. Sports: Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPYS.

World Cup Travel Crunch: New York and NJ Transit are bracing for Monday’s Norway vs. Senegal match at MetLife Stadium, with a Gridlock Alert Day, Penn Station restrictions, and NJ-bound trains reserved for ticket holders from 3:20 p.m. to 7:01 p.m. Public Art Meets Football: “The Art of the Game” rolls out giant soccer-ball sculptures across North Jersey and NYC boroughs, pairing 23 artists with the 2026 host committee and MoMA patron Agnes Gund’s legacy. WNBA Spotlight: Nneka Ogwumike’s buzzer-beater lifts the Sparks past the Liberty 98-97 in the WNBA’s 30th anniversary rematch. Music & Film Buzz: Quentin Tarantino is set to star again in a new Jamie Adams project backed by Yale Entertainment, with Kylie Minogue among the cast. Fashion With a Purpose: Designer Gabriela Hearst unveils World Cup uniforms for Uruguay, tying craft and identity to her AI-era philosophy. Sports Schedule Guide: Here’s who’s playing June 22 in the men’s World Cup, plus TV/streaming details for the NYC-area match. Local Sports: The Mets open a four-game set vs. the Cubs, while the Yankees start a series vs. the Tigers at home.

TV & Streaming: “House of the Dragon” returns for Season 3 tonight (June 21) with the HBO/HBO Max premiere at 9 p.m. ET, kicking off with the “Battle of the Gullet.” Film & Pop Culture: “Toy Story 5” blasts past expectations with a franchise-best $160M domestic opening weekend and $312M worldwide so far. Music & NYC: A 51-year-old concertgoer died after a fatal fall at Madison Square Garden during Goose’s show. Sports (NYC audience): CJ McCollum is staying with the Atlanta Hawks on a one-year, $21M extension (trade kicker included). Arts & Lifestyle: International Day of Yoga spotlights “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with celebrations including Times Square in New York. Local Politics (NYC): Early voting wraps ahead of the June 23 NYC Democratic primary, with NY-10 and NY-13 races drawing major attention.