“Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products…
Governor Kathy Hochul was honored at a civic reception by the Kerry County Council in Ireland, recognizing her as New York’s first Irish American governor in nearly four decades. During her visit, she focused on economic development, signing an MOU to boost entrepreneurship and announcing a $50 million investment by Niacet to enhance New York’s…
On July 14, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams, alongside faith and political leaders, called for unity against political violence following an attack on former President Donald Trump. Reverend Al Sharpton emphasized the importance of condemning violence regardless of political differences, highlighting the trauma and long-lasting impact of such actions. Mayor Adams and other leaders stressed the…
On August 24, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that swimming has resumed at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches as hazardous surf from Hurricane Erin subsides. Visitors should expect possible localized restrictions based on changing surf and rip-current conditions and are urged to follow posted advisories and lifeguard direction. State Parks lifeguards…
Bilt, the housing and neighborhood commerce fintech, will open a new 58,000-square-foot headquarters at 837 Washington Street in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District under a 15-year lease, creating 625 high-paying jobs and retaining 200+ employees. Supported by up to $6.25 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes more than $50 million in R&D…
Remarks by President Biden on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Sorry to keep you waiting a few minutes. Forty-five years — for forty-five years, the United States Supreme Court has recognized a college’s freedom to decide how — how to build diverse student bodies and to meet their responsibility of…