The challenges facing our cities may span borders, but... so do the ideas that can solve them. This UNGA, we welcomed mayors from around the world to exchange ideas and share in our successes — from highlighting how Los Deliveristas are fighting for dignity and rights on the job, to seeing the work behind the new life returning to our waterways, and welcoming New Yorkers into affordable housing at Glenmore Manor.show more

MAMDANI BRINGS MAYORS OF PARIS, AMSTERDAM AND GREATER MANCHESTER... TO BROWNSVILLE AS NEW YORKERS MOVE INTO NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES. Ahead of the Urban 20 summit, the four mayors visited Glenmore Manor and helped residents move in, using the moment to spotlight a housing crisis facing major cities around the world. Mamdani pointed to New York City’s $22 billion housing investment, aimed at creating and preserving 400,000 affordable homes over the next decade.show more

Scott Moe on national unity: "The challenges that we're... facing today are not coming from Ottawa in our perspective, they are coming from other countries around the world. We need to work together to defend our Canadian economy and our Canadian way of life."show more

Great day in the Bronx talking to New Yorkers... about the housing crisis and how we can work to make the City more affordable for allshow more

Since day one, we have gotten to work and... produced REAL results every New Yorker can see: safer streets, even more affordable housing, and more money back into the pockets of our working-class. Our successes over the past three years is thanks to the talented team on our bench. And today, we’re announcing new faces to continue our proven track record. Meet them here:show more

.Bloomberg Philanthropies has always believed in the power of... mayors to drive change and solve problems. We're proud to announce the 24 winners of our latest Mayors Challenge, who are bringing innovative ideas to core city services and making the lives of their residents better — and showing other cities how they can do the same.show more

Jamaica is using GIS to change how we identify... and solve challenges. I am in San Diego to accept the Esri President’s Award in recognition of Jamaica’s use of this critical platform for problem-solving, most recently in our response to Hurricane Melissa. We are also seeing how cities around the world are using GIS to solve thousands of real-world challenges and the tremendous possibilities this technology offers. Jamaica will not be left behind. We are harnessing the power of technology to drive growth and development. Our participation in the Esri User Conference is both a recognition of the progress we have made and a reaffirmation of our commitment to using innovation to improve lives across Jamaica.show more

NEW: Microplastics are everywhere — in our waterways and... in our bodies. But the corporations responsible are facing no consequences — and making billions. Our brains and our blood now contain microplastics, and it's time for the perpetrators to face consequences.show more

After recent tragic incidents on our subways, there is... no denying that many New Yorkers are feeling unsettled. Sharing statistics about transit crime dipping is not going to change that. That is why I’ve been going down into our subway stations to hear directly from commuters about what more we can do to make them feel safer. I appreciate those who took the time to share their ideas. We will keep at it until all New Yorkers both are and feel safe.show more

My vision for the new NASENI is an open... and welcoming institution to new ideas, new technologies, and new opportunities. I am interested in how we can transform 1 plus 1 from two into eleven.show more

Highlights from the Dangote Cement Sustainable Solutions Pitch-A-Thon event.... We empowered our team to think outside the box and lead the charge toward a cleaner, more efficient industry. From green logistics to innovative packaging to carbon pricing, our team showcased brilliant ideas to solve real-world business challenges while prioritizing the planet and our people. At Dangote Cement PLC, sustainability isn't just a goal—it’s how we grow into vision 2030 and beyond.show more

The culture today is toxic. Media reflects it and... amplifies it. As a society, we’ve become… Cynical about the motivations of others Simplistic in our thinking about complex issues Certain that we have all the answers Scared of the challenges we face It’s understandable, but unsustainable. And it doesn’t have to be like this. Progress happens when we’re… Curious about new ideas Thoughtful about hard questions Open to considering other perspectives Constructive about the challenges we face In everything we do at Freethink Media, it’s our ethos that makes us different. And it’s our ethos that makes what we do matter. Freethink: A platform for the people and the ideas that are changing the worldshow more

I want our seniors and their families to know... that we’re fighting for them. I’ve proposed the state’s largest-ever investment in our aging communities so that places like R.A.I.N. and the Riverdale Y can continue doing their work supporting older New Yorkers.show more

While the U.S. leads the world in innovative treatments,... the health of our population continues to decline. Fresh new ideas and approaches are badly needed. Listen to my recent discussion on our priorities for a new FDA.show more

How will AI reshape our creativity and the world... around us? Earlier this year, we opened Season 3 with billΞ.eth from Ethereum for a conversation about what happens when the distance between imagination and execution starts to collapse. Billy spoke about a future where ideas can move from thought to form almost instantly, where creativity becomes less limited by tools, technical skill, or production bottlenecks, and more defined by taste, intention, and the ability to see clearly. In this clip, he reflects on how AI may change not only what we create, but how quickly the world around us can be redesigned once more people are able to turn ideas into reality at the speed of thought.show more

Meet Mission 44's new Youth Advisors! 👋 This #InternationalYouthDay,... we’re celebrating the power of young people to shape the world around them and welcoming 12 brilliant new voices to our mission. Coming from across the UK, our new Youth Advisors bring a range of different perspectives and ambitions. Together, they’ll help shape our work, influence important decisions, and hold us accountable to the young people and communities we serve. They’re ready to ask bold questions and help us drive change. And this is only the beginning 💫 Meet the new Youth Advisors at:show more