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New York Governor Hochul Announces Partnership with Ireland’s Guinness Enterprise Centre and Furthr to Boost Innovation and Collaboration

Governor Kathy Hochul has established a partnership between Empire State Development, Ireland’s Guinness Enterprise Centre, and Furthr to promote innovation and collaboration between businesses in New York and Ireland, formalized in a memorandum of understanding signed during her visit to Ireland. This partnership underscores the commitment to fostering a modern, 21st-century economy in both regions…

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NYC Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks to Celebrate Banned Books Week

Linda Johnson, President and CEO, Brooklyn Public Library: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s my great pleasure to welcome Mayor Adams, Chancellor David Banks, Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, Councilmember Chi Ossé, and my friends, Tony Marx and Dennis Walcott, presidents of the New York and Queens Public Libraries. At Brooklyn Public Library, we are fortunate to have many special…

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Brooklyn’s Borough Presidency Election 2025 – A Choice Between Vision and Realignment

As Brooklyn approaches the November 2025 borough president election, voters face a clear yet nuanced choice between two candidates who represent contrasting visions for the future of the borough. On the Democratic side stands Antonio Reynoso, the incumbent Borough President seeking a second term ( I ran on the promise of creating ‘a Brooklyn for…

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New York City Steps Up Bird Flu Precautions as Officials Reassure Public

Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse announced precautionary measures after birds in New York City tested positive for H5N1, commonly known as bird flu. While officials emphasized that the risk to humans remains low and no cases have been reported in the state, the city is coordinating with state agencies to…

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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on International Day of Democracy September 15 2023

When I came into office, it was clear that one of the defining questions of our time was whether democracies could still come together to deliver for our people in a rapidly changing world. I believed then—as I do now—that the answer is yes. Democracyremains humanity’s most enduring means to advance prosperity, security, and dignity for…

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