NYC Subway 5G Connectivity Project Moves to Design Phase
Transit Wireless, a subsidiary of Australia-based BAI Communications, announced in the spring of 2023, that it has moved to the
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Get Breaking Tech / Politics News on Tik Tock
Watch videos of technology and political leaders on our Tik Tock channel. Our latest viral videos include New York City
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NYC Nurses Strike, Win Historic Contract
Thousands of nurses across New York City hospitals are off the picket line and back at work after weeks of
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Hochul kicks Off Term as First Elected Female Gov. of New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul is tackling tough issues across New York State as the first female elected to the office. Hochul’s
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Facebook Dumps Midtown South Office
Social media giant Facebook, the company known as Meta, is moving on from its Midtown South offices, the Real Deal
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Two People Shot Outside New York Gov Candidate Rep Lee Zeldin’s Home
Republican New York Rep. Lee Zeldin confirmed his family is safe following a shooting involving two people outside of his
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Yankees, Mets Games Expected to Generate $100 Million for New York City [Video]
New York professional sports is expected to generate money for the city. According to the Adams administration, New York City
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Report: New York City Remains Major Tech Hub
New data from the Brookings Institution and LinkedIn show that despite the mass migration of workers during the pandemic, New
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Last NYC Payphone Removed From Midtown
On May 23, the last public payphone in New York City was removed from its spot on 7th avenue. Payphones
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Google to Offer Businesses $100k Tech Training
Google recently announced the company would offer U.S. businesses $100,000 worth of tech training for their employees. The online training
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FreshDirect Celebrates 20 Years of Grocery Innovation
Online grocery shopping giant, FreshDirect is celebrating 20 years of innovation, excellence, and convenience. Since its founding in 2002, the
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NoMo SoHo Hotel Launches Nation’s First NFT With Hotel Stay Experience
NoMo SoHo and its ownership, the global real estate and investment firm, Sapir Corp Ltd. (“Sapir”), are proud to launch a
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Google Unveils New Cloud Infrastructure
Google introduced a new portfolio of Distributed Cloud solutions. Two initial products previewed from the portfolio are the Distributed Cloud
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Mayor Adams Considers NYC Subway Station Metal Detectors
Mayor Eric Adams recently announced that his administration is considering installing metal detectors in New York City subway stations. In
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Elon Musk Focuses On Twitter Takeover
Billionaire investor and Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk is continuing his plans for a hostile takeover of the popular
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Mayor Adams Responds to Subway Shooting
New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently released a video responding to the subway shooting on an MTA train in
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Empire State Realty Trust Unveils Community Solar Project
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) shared plans today for a community solar project at their 287,351 square foot office property at 500
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Uber Will List New York City Taxi On its App
Uber recently announced its app would begin to list New York City taxi cabs. The partnership is intended to address
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NYC Rent Prices Double National Average
Economists at online listing site Apartment List recently reported that the average cost of rest in New York City rose
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Spotify Acquires Podsights and Chartable
Spotify recently announced its acquisition of two leading podcast technology companies, Podsights and Chartable. This acquisition is the latest of
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BrainBox AI to install Climate Technology in NYC
BrainBox AI recently announced the company would begin installing its climate technology in New York City buildings. Installation of the
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Metaverse Fashion Week Innovates Style
In the midst of New York, Paris and Milan debuting 2022 fashion shows, a new innovation has debuted on the
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Mandates End in New York City, State
Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams both announced an end to mask and vaccine mandates. Masks
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MTA Plans Platform Door Test at Three Subway Stations
The MTA recently announced it will trial platform barrier doors at three New York City subway stations, responding to calls
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Report: More Surveillance Cameras in NY Non-white Communities
A recent study done by Amnesty International mapped out the location of surveillance cameras in New York City, finding a
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Brooklyn College Business School Starts New Risk Management Program
The Murray Koppelman School of Business at Brooklyn College will launch a new program in collaboration with global professional services
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NYC Tech Company Recruits LinkedIn VP
London-based SaaS learning company 360learning has tapped LinkedIn veteran Caroline Gaffney to join its Board of Directors, effective 8 February
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New York Transit Agencies Launch Tech Lab Round
A group of five New York City transit agencies announced in January that they are launching the fourth round of
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Verizon Powers Penn State Research with 5G
New York-based Verizon announced it will use its 5G technology to power Penn State, allowing researchers to explore how 5G
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New Law Will Require NYC Employers to Disclose Job Pay
Starting May 15, New York City employers will be required by law to list salary ranges in job postings. The
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New York City, Nationwide Rent Up 14% in December
Real estate brokerage company Redfin reported a 14% increase in rent throughout the United States in the past year. This
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Mayor Adams Announces Technology, Innovation Office
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed Executive Order 3 into effect on Jan. 19, establishing a new Office of
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Cornell Tech Urban Proposes tech-based Solutions for NYC
The Jacobs Institute’s Urban Tech Hub at Cornell Tech recently released the final “Rebooting NYC” report. In the report, the
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New York Invests $20 Million in Climate-Friendly Buildings
During her 2022 State of the State address, Gov Kathy Hochul announced the Empire Building Challenge and that $20 million
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MTA announces setbacks with OMNY system and plans to address crime on transit system
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials recently announced that the agency’s plans to fully implement the tap-and-go OMNY payment system is
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Touro College and University System to Open Times Square Campus in 2023
Touro College and University System, one of the nation’s leading non-profit institutions of higher and professional education under Jewish auspices, announced
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Top New York City FinTech ‘Unicorn’ Companies
New York City’s technology unicorns are in a wide variety of industries, particularly fintech. A unicorn is a privately held
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Mayor Adams Faces Backlash for Hiring Brother, Insulting Restaurant Workers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing public criticism in his first two weeks on the job as the
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Gov. Kathy Hochul Addresses New York Population Loss
Recently released data showed that New York state led the nation in population loss over the past year. From July
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Verizon, Partners with Google to Launch WFH Technology
Verizon Business announced it is teaming up with Google and unveiling BlueJeans Meetings. The new technology is now available for Glass
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Omicron Surge Prompts MTA Service Cuts
In a recent tweet, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced a reduction in Monday through Thursday subway services. The reduction
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Eric Adams Tackles First Days as Mayor
Eric Adams started his term as mayor of New York City with a special swearing in ceremony in Times Square following the annual ball drop just after midnight on January 1
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New Year’s Eve, Mayoral Inauguration Affected by COVID-19 Surge
This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will be a scaled-back event. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced
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NYC Hospitals Face Staffing Shortage Amid Omicron Outbreak
Hospital staffing in New York City and across the country remains an obstacle and threatens the success of President Biden’s
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MTA Fare-Capping Program to Offer Unlimited Pass to OMNY Users
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced a fare-capping program that will begin in the spring of next year. The
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TAG Cyber Relocates Global Headquarters to Battery Park
TAG Cyber recently announced the company will relocate its global headquarters to Battery Park at 45 Broadway in New York
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NYC Reformating Hiring Process with A.I Tools
New York City is aiming to become the first city in the country to use A.I hiring tools. A meeting
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Gov. Hochul Announces New JFK Terminal Plans
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced plans to renovate John F. Kennedy International airport. The $9.5 billion plan is focused on transforming JFK into a world-class travel airport.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Latest Vaccine Mandate Faces Backlash
A Staten Island attorney is preparing to file a class action lawsuit in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s latest
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Amazon Outage Rocks The Internet
A major outage in Amazon’s servers disrupted many businesses in New York City. H Amazon, for more than five hours, had
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Omicron Variant Threatens Tech’s Return to Office
The Omicron variant imay pose challenges for New York City’s tech industry’s plans to return to the office. The city’s tech industry has had a slow return to in-person work, and uncertainty about the new variant may impact various companies’ plans to return to the office in the next couple of months.
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NYC Shines in Smart City World Expo Awards
New York City won a smart city award for using technology for change. The Smart City Expo World Congress has given
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Northwell Doctors Help New Yorkers Avoid Omicron
Northwell Health is currently observing how the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus affects vaccinated and unvaccinated patients. The healthcare
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Mayor Bill de Blasio Holds off on Mask Mandate
Mayor Bill de Blasio issued additional COVID-19 guidelines in anticipation of the omicron variant reaching New York City, though the
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Craft+Carry Beer Opens Empire State Pop Up
New York beer maker Craft+Carry, is partnering with the Empire State Building as the iconic landmark celebrates its 90th anniversary. As
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New Finance Application for Home Construction Revealed
Rigor is a new DeFi application built to end the affordable crisis for housing markets. Rigor is an easy-to-use application that
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Alto CryptoIRA Surpasses 100 Coins and Tokens
Alto Solutions, Inc. (Alto), a self-directed IRA platform that makes it easy to invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement
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Brooklyn Cyber Center Pushes Diversity
Ankura Consulting Group announced its launch of its Brooklyn Cyber Center. The BCC, created to talent and diversity disparities in
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Apple Recruits From Tesla Amid Senior Engineer Firing
Apple is making changes to its team of software developers and engineers. The iPhone maker is hiring Tesla’s Autopilot software
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Tesla Stock Continues Decline Following Musk’s Tweets
Investors are paying close attention to Elon Musk’s tweets. The price of Tesla stocks dropped after the CEO published a
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Antin Infrastructure Names Patrice Schuetz CFO
Patrice Schuetz has been appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer and Partner at Antin Infrastructure Partners, an infrastructure investing firm.
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MTA Receives $10 Billon Amid Staffing Shortages
New York State reached an agreement with New Jersey and Connecticut politicians, securing over $10 billion in relief for the
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Mayor-Elect Adams Plans to Make NYC a Crypto Hotspot
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams, has vocalized his intentions to make New York City more cryptocurrency-friendly once he takes
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Tech Firms Could Dominate Financial District
Tech Firms are opening businesses in New York City’s Financial District amid banks closing in the area. Wall Street banks
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Governor Kathy Hochul Updates Penn Station Renovations
During a Wednesday press conference, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her plans to reimagine Penn Station. The renovation will convert the
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Eric Adams Addresses Anti-Mandate Protestors
On Nov. 3, mayor-elect Eric Adams was confronted by a group of protestors while entering his Brooklyn office. The group
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Amazon NYC Workers Organize Union
Amazon workers in Staten Island are planning to file a union election. The Amazon Labor Union is seeking to create
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Adams Defeats Sliwa In NYC Mayor Race
Brooklyn borough president and former NYPD officer, Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York City. Adams defeated
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Facebook Cracks Down on Message Boards
Facebook has made some of its discussion groups private to avoid information leaks. Facebook message boards are used for workers
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New York City 5G Towers Installed
New York City is adding 5G towers to boost internet speed and coverage New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that
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Trump SPAC Shares Fall After Bullish Trading Week
Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corporation dropped by almost 11 percent Monday. According to CNN Business, this drop comes a
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Tesla Must Beat Expectations After $1 Trillion Valuation, Analysts Say
Tesla recently surpassed a trillion-dollar valuation mark. According to TheStreet, analysts at Wedbush believe there are now two things the
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Hudson Yards Will Sell First Green Bond
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced the Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation will be
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New York City To Install Subway Bio Defense Sensors
New York City are testing bio defense detection tech in subway for chemicals. The New York City subways has been
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YouTube’s Misinformation Policy Influenced Twitter, Facebook
YouTube’s harsh election misinformation policies may have influenced the prevalence of fake news on Facebook and Twitter, according to new
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New York’s FinTech Innovation Lab Seeking New Applicants
Applications are now being accepted for the FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week program co-founded by Accenture and the
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Amazon Faces Criminal Investigation
Retail technology giant Amazon could be facing a criminal investigation. U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation
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New York Invests $44 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking
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AT&T Launches Cybersecurity Platform
AT&T is launching a managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) offering. The AT&T Managed XDR solution features a cloud-based security
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Google Startup Competition to Award $100K
Cornell Tech, Google, and Tech: NYC are launching a startup competition for NYC-based companies. Google For Startups created the “NYC
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Facebook’s Outage Aftermath in Stocks, Consumer Faith, Reliability
Facebook went offline for nearly six hours after a system error caused it to shut down temporarily. Its sister companies,
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YouTube, Facebook & Instagram Bans Anti-Vaccine Content
YouTube announced last Wednesday that it is banning videos that speak out against the Covid-19 vaccine. YouTube is halting the
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Facebook Whistleblower Says Company Knowingly Spread False Information
On October 3, 2021, Frances Haugen appeared on “60 Minutes” to state Facebook is aware its social media platform contains
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Northwell Fires Unvaccinated Nurses
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, Northwell Health began the process of terminating unvaccinated workers who failed to comply with the state
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Biden Cracks Down on Cyber Attacks
After President Joe Biden announced sanctions against a virtual currency exchange, he announced a crypto-skeptic for his nomination for comptroller.
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AT&T Contradicts Itself in Rural High Speed Internet Expansion
Last year, AT&T supported universal high-speed internet. Now, they are concerned about their bottom line. AT&T recently admitted that its
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Mayor de Blasio Expands NYC’s Carbon Challenge
On September 22, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expanded the NYC Carbon Challenge, a voluntary leadership initiative and
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NYC Invests $75 Million for Electric Vehicles
Mayor Bill de Blasio, the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), and the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Sustainability announced
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New Legislation Requires Uber Eats, DoorDash to Improve Conditions for Gig Workers
On September 23, 2021, the New York City Council voted to approve a package of legislation to improve work conditions
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FTC Study Finds Corruption with Big Tech Acquisitions
Last week, The Federal Trade Commission released a report revealing that Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Google and Microsoft made 616 acquisitions
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Apple Delays Detection of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Apple announced last month that it would start detecting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) as it automatically scans users’ iPhones
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Human Error Caused MTA Power Outage During Hurricane Ida [Video]
Two engineering firms confirmed that human error caused New York City railway transit to experience power outages, leaving commuters trapped
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Northwell Rolls out Covid-19 Booster, Flu Shots in New York City
Northwell Health is planning to make COVID-19 booster shots and flu shots widely available at retail, medical, and school vaccination sites
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9/11 20 Years Later: FDNY Rolls Out New Tech
September 11, 2021, marks the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Firefighters were the first responders on the scene
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AI FinTech Platform Vic.ai Raises $50 Million
Vic.ai announced $50 million in Series B funding to spur adoption of its pioneering AI platform for real-time, autonomous accounting
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NYC Tech Events Go Digital, Mandate Vaccination
New York City tech event organizers are reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission by making fall events virtual or requiring
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Verizon Donates $100k to Hurricane Ida Relief
New York-based Verizon is donating money to help communities in and around New Orleans and across Louisiana related to Hurricane
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NYC Launches Mental Health Website
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray unveiled a new comprehensive website and public education campaign to help
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Finance Platform Kasisto Raises $15 Million
Kasisto, creators of KAI, the leading digital experience platform for the financial services industry, announced the close of its $15.5 million Series
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New York City’s Top 10 Tech Founders Under 40
New York City Wired is celebrating the top ten tech CEO’s and directors under 40 in New York City. They’ve
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Google Invests $10 Billion for Cybersecurity Advancement
Alphabet-owned search engine giant Google is pledging billions to increase cybersecurity. Google CEO Sundar Pichaimet announced Google will invest $10
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Mavin Clinic Earns Unicorn Status with $110 Million Series D Funding
Maven Clinic, the largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, announced the close of its $110 million Series D funding round,
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Gov. Hochul Outlines Her Vision for New Yorkers [Video]
At midnight on Tuesday, Kathy Hochul was sworn in to become New York’s 57th Governor, becoming the first female governor
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Gov. Cuomo Delivers Remarks to New Yorkers on his Last Day [Video]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his farewell address on Monday. He was adamant about his innocence and had some
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New York City, State and Businesses Prepare for Hurricane Henri [Video]
Local politicians and business owners braced for the impact of Hurricane Henri. The hurricane, which was downgraded to a tropical
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Twitter Closes NYC Office Amid Covid Spike
San Francisco-based Twitter is shutting down its offices in New York City and sending staff to work remotely due to
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Crypto Platform Startup Fireblocks Raises $310 Million
Fireblocks becomes a unicorn with a $310 million series D funding to bring its valuation to $2 billion. Fireblocks, the
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Northwell Engages in New Outreach to Increase Vaccination Rates
As the Delta variant spreads, Northwell Health is engaging in many efforts to drive up New York City’s vaccination rate.
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WeWork Forms Partnership with Cushman & Wakefield
Before WeWork announced its quarter two dip in revenue, it announced a partnership with a global real estate firm. WeWork,
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New Covid-19 App to Show Proof of Vaccination for NYC Mandate
On August 2, New York City launched its very own vaccine app for users to confirm they received a Covid-19
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NYSE Announces Trading Floor Vaccine Mandate
The New York Stock Exchange is making changes to its policies for the trading floor. The NYSE will require full
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Kathy Hochul to Become New York’s First Female Governor [Video]
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will succeed Gov. Andrew Cuomo to become the first female governor of New York State. Lt.
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Gov. Cuomo Steps Down [Video]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday, following the results of an investigation by state Attorney General Letitia James, finding
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NYC Mayor Announces Vaccine Mandate [Video]
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a controversial citywide mandate that sent the internet and city residents in
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MTA Interim President Sarah Feinberg Steps Down
Sarah Feinberg is stepping down from her role as interim president of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Feinberg led
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Northwell Waiting on FDA Approval to Require Vaccinations
Many organizations are debating whether or not to mandate vaccines with only Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and
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Bowery Valuation Raises $35 Million
Bowery Valuation, the pioneering tech-based commercial real estate appraisal firm, has announced receiving $35 million in funding that shall enable
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Verizon 5G Boosts 2Q Earnings
New York-based Verizon’s earnings rose 10.9 percent to $33.8 billion in the second quarter due to an increase in 5G.
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Solar Fintech Sunlight Financial Goes Public
Sunlight Financial went public on July 12, through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal that was valued at $1.35
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Kindbody Raises $62 Million in Celebrity Supported Femtech Funding Round.
Kindbody today announced that Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabrielle Union, Hannah Bronfman, Yael Cohen, Sophia Amoruso, Amy Griffin, and other mission-driven celebrities have contributed to the company’s $62 million Series C
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Biotech Giant Adds Jobs in $1.8 Billion New York Expansion
New York’s largest biotech company is growing in the mid-Hudson region and bringing an additional 1,000 jobs over five years.
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Facebook Sets Sights on Virtual Reality
Tech giants Microsoft, Apple and Facebook, are beginning to innovate virtual reality-based products. Facebook’s leader attended a tech start-up conference
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Verizon launches Robotics Business Technology
Verizon announced the formation of Robotics Business Technology to expand enterprise solutions for aerial (drones) and ground robotics. Robotics Business
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NYC Outdoor Dining Extended to Help Recovery
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation permitting the use of municipal space for outdoor dining. Gov. Cuomo signed legislation (S.6353-A/A.7733)
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Blockchain Platform Chainalysis Raises $100 Million
Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform, announced it secured a $100 million Series E financing led by Coatue, bringing its valuation to $4.2 billion.
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Biometric Data Protected In New York City
Beginning July 9, all New York City commercial businesses that obtain customers’ biometric information must comply with a newly enacted
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Facebook is Driving Towards an Open Internet Ecosystem
Connectivity is an integral part of Facebook’s mission to bring people closer together, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened
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Luis Ubiñas Elected to AT&T Board of Directors
AT&T has elected Luis Ubiñas to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Ubiñas, 58, has had a career spanning
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Summer Tech Internships Continue Virtually, With Focus on Diversity
Tech companies are continuing to offer summer internships in 2021, with assignments and interactions remaining virtual for the second year
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Two New Solar Facilities in New York
The approved solar facilities will help the New York State combat climate change and jumpstart its economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Adams Leading, Wiley Runner-Up in NYC Mayoral Primary
As the New York primary election’s polls closed Tuesday, 83 percent of polls reported that Democratic candidate for mayor, Eric
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Cybersecurity Company Claroty Raises $140 Million
Claroty, the industrial cybersecurity company, has raised $140 million in a Series D financial round. The round marks the largest
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Northwell Uses Social Media to Reduce Vaccination Hesitancy
Northwell Health is encouraging 12 to 16-year-olds and vaccine-hesitant adults to get their shots through a wide range of social
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New York COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted [Video]
New York State’s COVID-19 restrictions across commercial settings, including retail, food services, offices, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment,
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Top 10 Black Tech Founders in NYC
In honor of Juneteenth, New York City Wired celebrates 10 New York City Black tech founders. These entrepreneurs are in
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NYC Proptech Company Spruce Raises $60 Million
Spruce, the proptech company powering online real estate transactions, announced a $60 million Series C funding round led by Zigg Capital. Existing
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Verizon Partners with Non-Profit to Build Tech Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth
Verizon will partner with Encircle, a nonprofit that builds safe spaces by creating homes across the country for LGBTQ+ youth,
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$800 Million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
New York small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic can apply for a grant and receive up to $50,000.
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Sarah Feinberg Nominated for MTA Board Chair
Sarah E. Feinberg was nominated for the MTA board chair after leading New York City transit through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AT&T Launches Cybersecurity Solution to Help Government Agencies
The new AT&T cybersecurity solution will help U.S. federal, state and local government agencies detect and respond faster to digital
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Prosus to Acquire Stack Overflow for $1.8 Billion
A global tech company is acquiring New York City headquartered Stack Overflow for $1.8 billion. Prosus N.V., a global consumer
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Thirty Madison Raises $140 Million
Tech healthcare company Thirty Madison raised $140 million in a Series C round of funding and is now worth over
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Manon Brouillette Named Chief Operating Officer, Deputy CEO at Verizon Consumer Group
As part of its ongoing focus to drive growth through exceptional customer experiences, Verizon has appointed Manon Brouillette to the
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New York Promotes $5 Million Prize for Vaccinations
From June 7 to June 11, New Yorkers vaccinated at one ‘Vax and Scratch’ program sites will receive a free
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AI Platform Provider ASAPP Raises $120 Million
New York City-based Artificial Intelligence platform provider ASAPP, Inc. raised $120 Million to drive greater performance of customer experience (CX)
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Verizon 5G Partners with New York Knicks
Verizon has partnered with 15 NBC teams, including the New York Knicks. Verizon announced Thursday the deployment of 5G Ultra
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More Than 1 Million Excelsior Passes Downloaded
There has been over one million downloads for the app that allows New Yorkers to show that they’ve been vaccinated.
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NYC Artificial Intelligence Startup Raises $18.4 Million
New York City artificial intelligence startup raised $18.4 million is a Aeries A round of funding. Optimal Dynamics, a startup
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MTA Resumes Overnight Services
Public transportation fully reopened on Monday as New York City set to ease restrictions on businesses. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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AT&T Letting Go of WarnerMedia in Deal With Discovery
AT&T Inc. is spinning off WarnerMedia in a merger deal with Discovery, Inc. so it can compete with Verizon and
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Moody’s Raises New York City’s Credit Rating
Last week Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) affirmed the Aa2 rating assigned to New York City’s GO bonds and revised the
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Five NYC Mayoral Candidates to Watch
The New York City mayoral election is fastly approaching on June 22. Here are the top five candidates and their
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Chloe Capital, Cornell University Partner for Diversity In ClimateTech Program
Chloe Capital and Cornell University are joining forces to support underrepresented founders combating climate change. Diversity In ClimateTech is a new program to
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NYC Techies Are Returning to the Office
Tech companies invite workers to return to offices as New York City lifts capacity restrictions on businesses, venues and gatherings.
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NYC Data Storage Company Raises $83 Million
The New York City headquartered data storage company VAST Data raised $83 million bring the company valuation to $3.7 billion.
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Free and Low-Cost Internet for New York City
New Yorkers in 13 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) locations will be offered internet for no more than $20
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Over 3.2 Million People Fully Vaccinated in NYC
As of Wednesday, over 3.2 million people have been fully vaccinated in New York City. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced
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NYC Real Estate Platform Cherre Raises $50 Million
New York City based Cherre has raised $50 million to expand its real estate data management and analytics platform. Cherre,
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Verizon Names Jennifer Chronis SVP Public Sector
Last week, Jennifer Chronis was named as the senior vice president of Verizon Public Sector. She will lead the team
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Verizon to Sell Yahoo, AOL for $5 Billion
Verizon plans to sell Yahoo and AOL to Apollo Global Management, Inc. for $5 billion and keep a small stake
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Miami Tech Company Exhibits NFT Art in NYC
Blackdove, Miami-based art and technology company, displays many of its non-fungible token (NFT) art in New York City. NFT art
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New $31.5 Million Facility Replaces Vintage New Jersey Station
On Friday, construction for the new $31.5 million NJ Transit station broke ground. Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey Department of
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Amazon, Twitter Social Media Users Miss Expectations
Amazon.com, Inc. and Twitter, Inc. saw good growth from last year and beat analysts’ expectations during the first quarter. Amazon’s
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New York City to Re-Open July 1 at 100 Percent Capacity [Video]
New York City is welcoming its citizens and tourists back to pre-pandemic activity. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York
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Apple, Facebook Q1 Revenue Up, Starbucks Sees Growth
Apple and Facebook had robust first-quarter earnings in 2021. Apple saw an increase of 54 percent and Facebook 48 percent,
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AT&T, Amazon, Google Make TIME100 Most Influential Companies List
Telecom and social media giants AT&T, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Twitter have been named the most influential companies in
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Cornell University ClimateTech Program to Support Diverse Founders
Cornell University and Chloe Capital launched Diversity in ClimateTech, a new program to recruit, educate, inspire, and support capitalization in
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Global Data Science, Digital Health Company Open NYC Headquarters
Holmusk raised $21.5 million in a Series A round, enabling it to grow its U.S.-based team. The company is continuing
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Amazon Lawsuit to be Tried in State Court
The lawsuit against Amazon for putting profits over workers’ safety during the pandemic will occur at the state level. New
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NYC Pizza Delivery App Raises $40 Million
New York City based pizza delivery app for independent pizzerias, Slice, raised $40 million in series D funding round. Slice
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New York Launches $85 Million Clean Transportation Prizes Initiative
New York is launching the Clean Transportation Prizes program, which offers up to $85 million through three competitions for innovative
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Service Robots to Hit $30 Billion by 2022
According to data presented by Buy Shares, the entire market is expected to continue growing strongly and hit over $30 billion
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GettinLocal Launches Contactless E-Concierge for NY Hotels
GettinLocal launches first contactless in-destination platform for New York hotels. Hotels seeking new ways to improve the guest experience while
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Verizon, AT&T Post Strong Q1 Results Due to Wireless, Fios
Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc. reported good first-quarter earnings as a result of Fios and Fiber net additions. Verizon
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New York City, Tech Leaders React to Chauvin “Guilty” Verdict
New Yorkers and technology company leadership responded to the “guilty” verdict for Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the wrongful
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NYC Activists Organize on Twitter for Chauvin Verdict, Police Shootings
The guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial and the recent police shootings of an African American man and a
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Axonius Taps Former Stack Overflow CFO Jerry Raphael
After $100 million Series D with unicorn valuation, the leader in cybersecurity asset management‘s explosive growth continues with a 200% YoY
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GroVentive Raises $10 Million for UK Tech Startups
London-based private investor platform GroVentive, announced it has raised has increased its network to 11,000 members and invested £8 million
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New York City Searches for Best PropTech Startups
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) recently published a request for proposal (RFP) to find a partner to
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Uber and Lyft Offer Incentives to Bring Drivers Back
As communities are opening up and more people are being vaccinated, the demand for rideshares is growing. As a result,
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Brooklyn-Based Cresilon Closes $38.5 Million Series A-3 Financing
Brooklyn-based biotechnology company Cresilon, announced it has closed $38.5 million series A-3 financing. The income will allow the company to
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Hudson Gateway Assn of Realtors, OneKey MLS Boosts Tech, Add R New York, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices as Members
The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and OneKey MLS, the New York metro area’s first regional multiple listing service, announced
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NYC Tech Companies Decry Anti-Asian Hate
Startups with a presence in New York City are denouncing anti-Asian hate. They are also funding nonprofits that raise awareness
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16 Community-based Pop-Up Vaccination Sites
Community-based ‘Pop Up’ vaccination sites have enabled more than 77,000 New Yorkers to receive their first dosage of the vaccine.
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Verizon Expands 5G Home Internet, Skips NYC
New York-based Verizon is expanding its 5G Home Internet to new markets across the country. The faster internet aimed at
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Alyce Raises $30 Million Series B Funding
Alyce, a Personal Experience corporate gifting platform, announced it has completed a $30 million Series B financing led by General
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Denver Burger Joint Takes Over Former Site of 77-Year-Old NYC Diner
Denver-based fast-food casual dining chain Smashburger recently leased out the former space of Manhattan’s local, family-owned Burger Heaven. Burger Heaven
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10 Tech-Friendly Restaurants in New York City
Software for digital ordering and delivery, notifications that an order is ready for pickup, and streamlined menus are helping New
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Tripadvisor Suffered Almost a Billion Dollar Drop in 2020 Revenue
TripAdvisor experienced a 61% YoY decrease in revenue in 2020, a loss of almost a billion dollars in one year.
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Top 10 NYC Women Tech Founders
In honor of Women’s History Month, New York City Wired celebrates 10 New York City female tech founders. The women
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Google Donates $1 Million in NYC Vaccine Partnership
New York City is expanding its vaccination efforts near Chelsea and Hudson Yards. New York City will partner with Hudson
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NYC Based Video Conferencing Platform Raises $21 Million
Multilingual video conference platform KUDO closes $21 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding to support talent acquisition and more.
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New Yorkers 30 Years and Older Now Eligible for Covid-19 Vaccine
As of Tuesday March 30, New Yorkers 30 years and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Andrew M.
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Google Investing $250 million in NYC
Google plans to spend $250 million to increase its workforce and office space in New York, confirming its 2018 commitment
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App to Help Businesses and Entertainment Venues Reopen in NY
New York has released an app that will make it easy for residents to show proof of a negative Covid-19
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Rutgers to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Students for Fall Semester
Rutgers University will require the COVID-19 vaccine for students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester. Assurances from the
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92Y Grows Membership with Virtual Programs
The 92nd Street Y has grown its membership and audience far beyond New York City using Zoom, working through the
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Lyft Is Making it Easier to Get Vaccinated
Lyft is teaming up with numerous partners for its LyftUp initiative to offer rides to residents who cannot get to
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21 Commercial Landlords in NYC to Facilitate COVID-19 Testing
Twenty-one commercial landlords in New York City and Upstate New York have committed to facilitate Covid-19 testing. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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Healthcare Software Company Ranks on Inc’s NYC List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
The companies on the 5000 Regionals list employ more than 48,000 people and added nearly $9 billion to the New York City Metro area
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Facebook Helping Get 50 Million People Vaccinated
Facebook announced Monday that it would disseminate information on Covid-19 to help 50 million people get vaccinated. Because of its
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NYC Healthcare Startup Adds New Brand to Help Allergy Sufferers
Last Year, New York City startup, Thirty Madison, raised $47 million for its three direct-to-consumer treatments for hair loss, migraines
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3D Models Vital in Real Estate Amid Pandemic
The pandemic caused an increase in demand for virtual tours and 3D digital models for brokers in New York City.
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AT&T Invested More Than $105 Billion in 5G [VIDEO]
Between 2016 and 2020, AT&T’s total investment in the United States, including capital investment and acquisitions of spectrum and wireless operations,
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NYC FinTech Startup Could Raise $306M with IPO
Olo Inc. (“Olo”), a New York City-based fintech startup that provides digital ordering and delivery programs for restaurants, hopes to
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Amazon Adds More Warehouses to NYC, Amid Online Shopping Demand
Amazon made its biggest move yet in New York City, acquiring nine warehouses to meet the increased demand for online
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New York City Startups Raised $2.4B+ in February
February was the single best month in history for New York City tech startup funding, with $2.4B+ raised by companies
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Verizon Partners with Telehealth Company to Offer Healthcare Discounts to Customers
Verizon is offering telehealth discounts to its wireless postpaid customers through its new partnership with Hoy Health, the digital health
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MTA’s OMNY Surpasses 50 Million Taps
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) contactless has recorded more than 50 Million taps and will replace the MetroCard by 2021.
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Swiss Running Brand’s Technology-Driven NYC Flagship Helps Customers Find the Perfect Shoe
Swiss-based running shoe company, On, is using technology to help New Yorkers find the best sneakers. On’s Lafayette Street New
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New York City Invests $157 Million in 5G
Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed a $157 million capital investment to achieve affordable and universal broadband in New York City.
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Brooklyn Pet Tech Startup Secures $30 Million Series B Funding
Brooklyn-based Fi, a pet technology startup focused on smart dog innovation, announced it has secured $30 million in series B
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Equitable Developing Innovative Workplace for NYC Headquarters
Equitable, a principle franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH), has signed a 15-year lease for its new corporate headquarters
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Northwell Works to Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy in Black and Latinx Communities
A history of abuse towards Latinx and Black communities from the government and healthcare communities and a lack of diversity
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Paypal Awards New York Urban League $250k Grant
Online Payment giant Paypal is teaming up with the New York Urban League to support New York City-based African American
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A NYC Guide to COVID-19 Variants
Variants of the coronavirus are present in New York City, including the South African variant and the U.K. variant. According
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WATCH: New York City Wired Season 3, Episode 1 New President, New Vaccine
The Third season of New York City Wired’s video series focuses on the swearing in of the new leadership in
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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Sworn in as President and Vice President
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially Sworn in to office on January 20. The democratic candidates
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Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Shopify, Ban President Trump Following Capitol Riots [VIDEO]
President Donald Trump is facing more criticism and accusations of insurrection following Wednesday’s violent attack on the nation’s Capitol by
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New York City Plans to Boosts Vaccination Capacity to 100,000 per week
New York City is making plans to increase vaccinations across all five boroughs as quickly as possible. Mayor Bill de
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Where to Watch: Times Square New Year’s Eve Covid-19 Restricted Celebration
The Times Square Alliance is preparing to drop the ball and keep New Yorkers safe with a televised ball drop
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How to Plan Virtual Business Holiday, NYE Parties
This winter, virtual celebrations are a “must-have” to reward employees and build corporate culture. Elements can include online live or
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De Blasio, Cuomo Confident Vaccine Administration to Alleviate Hospitalizations
New York City is combating the holiday coronavirus infection spike by rolling out its first round of Covid-19 vaccines to
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New York City Pauses Restaurant Dining Due to Covid, Snowstorm
New York City is shutting down all indoor dining indefinitely as coronavirus enters its second wave of the infection spread. New
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WattBuy Secures $3.25 Million Series A Funding For Electricity Innovation
WattBuy, an online electricity marketplace for consumers, announced it has raised $3.25 million in its Series A round of funding
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Fountech Ventures Offers Startup Founders Support, Personal Sharing
Many startups would benefit from broader support in early stages of development. They are, by definition, light on resources. The
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As COVID-19 Infection Rates Soar, Northwell Boosts use of Telepsychiatry
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred Northwell Health to move the majority of its psychiatry appointments to online video or phone
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President Trump Files Lawsuits, President-Elect Biden Prepares for Office
President Donald Trump files lawsuits in battleground states for a recount amid claims of voter fraud as projected President elect
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WATCH: New York City Wired Election Coverage
Press play and watch our exclusive election coverage and the final vote counts. New York city Wired host and publisher
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NYC, Major Cities Board Storefronts to Prepare for Possible Election Civil Unrest
By the end of Tuesday, New York City businesses as well as major U.S. city retailers, are preparing for the
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Census Push Attempts to Count Every New York City Resident
Census 2020 completed its final push to ensure every citizen gets counted. Manhattanites who moved during New York City’s April
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Verizon Expands 5G Ultra Wideband Nationwide
New York-based Verizon Communications Inc., is expanding its 5G network. The company announced its expansion across the United States. Verizon’s
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President Trump Returns to White House, Campaign Events Amid Covid-19 Diagnosis [VIDEO]
President Donald Trump returned to the White House and campaign activities, under the supervision of his doctors, following a weekend
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Coronavirus Cases Spike in Brooklyn, De Blasio Concerned
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addressed Brooklyn’s sharp increase in coronavirus cases during his daily media briefing. Brooklyn is leading the
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New York Jobs C.E.O. Council Focus on Students, Graduates of Color
During the summer of 2020, CEOs from 27 employers in the New York City metropolitan area launched the New York
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INX Limited Announces Launch of Security Token IPO
New York City-based INX Limited today announced it will begin its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of up to 130
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Verizon Business Launches ThingSpace IoT Marketplace
Verizon Business announced the launch of ThingSpace IoT Marketplace, a new easy-to-use digital portal that helps customers – from small
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Cybersecurity Startup Clean.io Completes $5 Million Series A Round Led by Tribeca Venture Partners
Baltimore-based cybersecurity startup clean.io received $5 million in its Series A financing round, with New York City-based Tribeca Venture Partners
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Senior Cloud Talent Demand Up 224 Percent Since COVID-19
According to research by Leadership Capital Group, a global executive search firm, demand for Senior Cloud (Digital) Executive searches are
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Google Extends Work from Home until Summer 2021
Google wants to protect its estimated 119,000 workforce from the coronavirus. The company announced that it will allow its employees
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AI Therapeutics Start Phase II Trial of LAM-002A to Treat COVID-19 Patients
AI Therapeutics announced the start of Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients in collaboration
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$62.9 billion raised by VC backed companies in 2Q
Global venture capital investment showed continued resilience in the second quarter of 2020, reaching $62.9 billion across 4,502 deals – almost equalling
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NYC Phase 4 Restricted as Nation Struggles with Coronavirus [VIDEO]
New York City has entered Phase four of its reopening process. Concerns about community spread and problems among states to
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Uber Offers Clorox Wipes to Riders
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, rideshare giant Uber is making changes. The company, who makes most of its
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NYPD Budget Cuts Help Buy Internet for Low Income Residents
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an initiative for increased internet broadband coverage across the city in low-income
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New York Lends Help To Atlanta, Houston, Coronavirus Hotspots [VIDEO]
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo is following through with his promise to help cities and states in need since
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Hackers Attack Tech Executive, Politician Twitter Accounts for Cryptocurrency
Social media platform Twitter became the target of a sophisticated hack Wednesday, that compromised the verified accounts of technology executives,