AI Infrastructure Funding: Emerald AI raised $150M at a $1.05B valuation to scale “flexible” data center power scheduling for AI workloads, aiming to unlock more capacity without waiting on new transmission. AI Safety & Trust: Alice (formerly ActiveFence) brought in $140M to expand adversarial testing and guardrails for AI models, with growth driven by real-world harmful-content datasets. AI Search Buildout: Keenable exited stealth with $26M to run low-latency web search for AI agents, targeting “model-ready” inputs from a 100B+ document index. On-Device AI: Perplexity launched Portable Computer, an on-desktop agent for Nvidia-equipped systems, pushing multi-step task automation closer to the edge. Tri-State Industry Services: Tri-State Laser Cleaning announced mobile laser rust/paint/coating removal across NJ, NY, and PA for manufacturers and infrastructure contractors. Trade War Watch: Canada doubled down on retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, deepening pressure on New York-linked supply chains and consumer costs. Local Business & Housing: Route 304 bridge replacement delays continue in Rockland County, while NYC renters and office-to-housing momentum remain in the spotlight. Public Health: Oneida County moved to restrict synthetic marijuana sales via a public health order amid overdose concerns. Tech & Markets: Wall Street closed higher as tech rebounded despite tariff headlines; meanwhile, multiple investor alerts flagged securities class-action probes.