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
Bew York based Verizon Communications Inc., is expanding its 5G network. The company announced its expansion across the United States.
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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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President Trump Signs TikTok Ban, Microsoft Races to Save App [VIDEO]
President Trump announced late last week an executive order banning the popular Asian social media phone application, TikTok in 45
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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,
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NYC Mayor’s Fund Raises $54.5 Million for Essential, Restaurant Workers
The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City has raised a total of $54.5 million, including more than $5.7 million
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Axio Partners with Net Friends to Accelerate Cyber Risk Program
Cybersecurity management company Axio, announced the launch of the Axio360 Partnership Program, an innovative program developed to empower security leaders
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The High Line Reopens July 16
New York City’s famed landmarks are slowly reopening with the rest of the city. The High Line is set to
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Vocera Hands Free Devices Help NYC Doctors, Nurses Prevent Catching Covid-19
Vocera Badge and Vocera Smartbadge are two hands-free communication devices New York City clinicians, including doctors and nurses with direct
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Uber Acquires Postmates in $265 Billion All Stock Deal
Rideshare giant Uber is expanding its business. The company announced that it has acquired delivery competitor Postmates. The deal, worth
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230 Fifth Launches Social Distancing App For Bar, Restaurant Customers
New York City nightlife hotspot 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, has created a new on premises chat app to help customers
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Apple Re-Closes Stores in Coronavirus Hotspots
Technology gadget giant Apple, is making changes to its retail operations. The iPhone maker, which previously closed stores and slowly
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New York City Expands Outdoor Dining [VIDEO]
In the wake of an indoor dining pause, New York City is expanding outdoor dining areas for restaurants across the
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MTA Debuts Hand Sanitizer Vending Machines [VIDEO]
New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority is making sure customers have options when it comes to staying safe from the
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Indoor Dining Postponed for New York City [VIDEO]
New York City is getting ready for phase three reopening on Monday, July 6. The city has met the Centers
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New York City Phase 3 Reopening Set for July 6
New York City is enjoying the benefits of Phase Two reopening, as Covid-19 cases continue to plummet. Workers returned to
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NYC Landlords, Condo Boards Can Take Legal Action Against Tenants for not Social Distancing
New York City is easing social gathering restrictions as it enters the different phases of reopening. Residents are still required
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Gov Cuomo Leads Tri-State Alliance with NJ, Connecticut Requiring 14-day Quarantine For Tourists [VIDEO]
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut governors agree that tourists and travelers from coronavirus hotspots are welcome to visit, if
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Northwell Teams up with Amazon to Connect COVID-19 Patients, Doctors using Devices
Northwell Health is ensuring safe communication at its 23 hospitals between COVID-19 patients and healthcare professionals through a system of
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New York City Reopens for Business [VIDEO]
New York City is officially open. The nations largest city has fulfilled the requirements to move past phase one and
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Juneteenth Recognized as a Holiday in New York, Multiple States
Juneteenth, the June 19 holiday that celebrates the official 1865 emancipation of enslaved Africans Americans in the United States, is
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Airbnb Drops Lawsuit Against New York City, Agrees to Share Host Data
Hospitality app Airbnb is making peace with New York City as Phase One reopening continues. New York City and Airbnb
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Amazon Web Services Teams Up with Slack to Create Enterprise Work Solutions For Developers
Instant messenger giant Slack Technologies Inc., is teaming up with Amazon-owned cloud platform, Amazon Web Services merge technologies and create
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Starbucks Announces Store Closings Amid Financial, Coronavirus Concerns
Coffee shop retail giant Starbucks, announced it will close a portion of its stores and focus on transforming its brand.
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New York City Exits Shutdown, Enters Phase One Reopening [VIDEO]
New York City reached a major milestone.. The nation’s largest city, including all five boroughs, entered Phase One reopening Monday.
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NYPD Racism Exposed Amid Weekend of Record Scanner App Downloads [AUDIO]
After more than a week of national protests, riots, and memorials following the death of George Floyd at the hands
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MTA Takes on New Safety Measures with NYC Reopening [VIDEO]
The Metropolitan Transit Authority is making changes to increase safety and deal with the increased subway and bus riders surrounding
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New York City Wired Attends Racial Injustice Gatherings, Watch Season 2 Ep 1 Pandemic and Protests [VIDEO]
New York City Wired is proud to support the fight for equality and an end to racial injustice. Watch the
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Upstate New York, New Jersey Move into Phase 2 Reopening
Businesses and residents in Upstate, Central New York and New Jersey will enjoy more services and outdoor restaurant eating during
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Uber, Lyft, Rideshare Suspended During NYC Curfew
New York City is cracking down on violent protesters organizing around town. As a part of the citywide curfew from
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Doubles Down on Rejecting National Guard Help After President Tweets #SAVENYC [VIDEO]
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is standing firm on his position to reject policing help from the National
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$32.2 Billion from Top U.S. Companies Could be Erased with Cybersecurity Breach, Iomart Study Says
A study analyzed how a large-scale data breach may cost a company performing remote work billions of dollars that would
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Spruce Raises $29 Million to Power Online Real Estate Transactions
Online real estate company, Spruce, has raised $29 million in Series B funding led by Scale Venture Partners, with participation from New
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Peaceful Protesters Flood Harlem, Times Square Using Social Media, Technology to Organize [VIDEO]
The technology boom continues to have a lasting affect on our society. During the crisis of a pandemic and incidents
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New York City on Track For June 8 Reopening
In a joint press conference with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he’s confident
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Bluecore Raises $50 Million to Accelerate New AI Applications
Marketing technology company Bluecore, announced the close of its $50 million Series D funding round. The round for the New
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NYC Based MakeSpace Secures $55 Million in Series E Funding Led by Iron Mountain
New York City-based tech enabled storage giant MakeSpace, announced that it raised $55 million in equity financing and some debt
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Long Island Starts Phase One Reopening Ahead of New York City
After being closed for more than two months Long Island reopened as part of Phase One of the four-part phases
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NYSE Reopens Ahead of NYC, Gov. Cuomo Rings Bell [VIDEO]
While New York City’s 8.5 million residents patiently await a possible June reopening, the New York Stock Exchange opened its trading floor on May 26.
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Northwell Teams Up with Churches, Governors Office to Expand Testing
Northwell Health conducted approximately two weeks of antibody and diagnostic testing for first responders, MTA transit workers, and members of
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New York Auto Show Postponed Until 2021 [VIDEO]
The annual New York International Auto Show is making changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The organization announced it is postponing the annual spring event until April 2021. The Show is being cancelling this year’s show, “For the Good if NYC”
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COVID-19 Could Trigger 2.6 Percent Global Wireless Service Revenue Decline in 2020
New analysis from Strategy Analytics Service Provider Group indicates the COVID-19 induced 2020 Recession will see all regions suffer in
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BurgerFi, YOOBIC Partner to Deliver Employee Training Technology
YOOBIC, the fast-growing deskless workforce platform, announced today that award-winning “better burger” concept, BurgerFi, has deployed the YOOBIC platform across their domestic and international locations.
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NYC Bill To Cap Third-Party Commissions From Grub Hub, Food Apps
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to sign a bill that would limit fees that delivery food services charge to local participating restaurants to alleviate money burdens to the city’s economy.
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Breaking NYC Technology News Week Ending May 15 [VIDEO]
Check out the breaking news from the week of May 15. For more NYC Technology news and culture, follow us Twitter and
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Dathena Raises $12 Million Series A Round to Drive AI Powered Data Privacy, Security
AI data privacy and protection provider Dathena, announced that it has closed a $12 million Series A round. The funding round for the Singapore and New York City based company, sets the stage for continuing global expansion.
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New York State Offering Free Online Course For Contact Tracing Applicants
New York State is currently training applicants to be contact tracers. The May launch of “COVID-19 Contact Tracing,” a free
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New York City Set To Reopen Mid June
The city that never sleeps is finally waking up from two months of being on pause. New York City, the nation’s largest and hardest hit city during the Covid-19 Pandemic, is preparing for a possible mid-June reopening to start the healing process
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Contact Tracing Initiatives Kick Off With Bloomberg, Salesforce, New York Partnerships
The Covid-19 Pandemic is bringing unity among public and private sectors. In an effort to stop the spread of the
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Starbucks Reopens Stores in NYC, Nationwide [VIDEO]
Coffee giant Starbucks is reopening its New York City stores and most locations across the country. The company moved to
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MTA Gets $3.9 Billion Emergency Federal Funds
The MTA, which is financially struggling due to a 92 percent drop in ridership, will receive $3,9 billion in emergency funding from the federal government as soon as possible.
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Google, Facebook, Twitter Keep Workers Home Until 2021 or ‘Forever’
The Technology industry’s biggest companies announce new strategies to keep workers safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Google, Facebook and Twitter, all have large offices in New York City, are among leading industry companies that announced telecommuting will continue through the remainder of 2020.
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Carbon Health Offers Virtual Care in New York, New Jersey, Raises $26 Million
Carbon Health announced that it has tripled its headcount to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and extended its virtual care service to now serve nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population including New York and New Jersey.
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NYC Close Streets to Boost Social Distancing [VIDEO]
New Yorkers have more room to practice social distancing. New York City announced it is closing an additional two miles
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TeleBrands Donates $450,000 of Hand Sanitizer to NYPD
The New York City Police Department is getting a boost in supplies to protect officers from the infectious COVID-19 disease,
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Remote Workers Boosts Global Demand for Network Access Control Solutions
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Network Access Control Market, Forecast to 2024, revealed that the proliferation of the Internet of
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Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture Market Worth $4 Billion by 2026
A new market research report by MarketsandMarkets reveals a boost in the value of innovation for the agriculture market. The
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Verizon Posts Slight Earnings Loss, Gives Free Data for May
New York City based Verizon Communications Inc’, announced its first quarter earnings and gave bonus data to its customers to
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MTA Shuts Down Subways, Buses Overnight For Cleaning To Stop The Coronavirus Spread [VIDEO]
The Metropolitan Transit Authority is making a historic change to the nation’s largest subway system in order to stop the
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OtterBox Launches Glass with Antimicrobial Technology to Help Fight Coronavirus
Otterbox is creating technology that could help stop the spread of coronavirus. The company launched a glass screen protector from
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AWS Unveils Amazon AppFlow for use with SalesForce, Slack, SaaS Applications
Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced Amazon AppFlow, a fully managed service that provides an easy, secure way for customers to
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NYC Mayor de Blasio Cancels Large Events Through May, June
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated to include the month of June. NYC Mayor made this announcement after this story
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COVID-19 Pandemic May Cause 5G Infrastructure Revenue to Drop 10 Percent in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a disruption among 5G infrastructure vendors. According to data collected by ABI Research, most advanced
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Whole Foods Closes Bryant Park Store, Operates As Delivery Only Location
Amazon owned Whole Foods is making changes to its Bryant Park store. The company sent an announcement to its New
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Fallen MTA Employee Families Get $500,000 Covid 19 Death Benefit
The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority adding benefits to honor employees who lost their lives as a result of the
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Cybersecurity Among Booming Industries During Covid 19 Pandemic
The Cybersecurity industry has become essential to telecommuters during the pandemic. According to a study conducted by researchandmarkets.com, the cybersecurity
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NY State Teams Up with Google to Fix Unemployment System
Internet giant Google, has been enlisted by New York State to fix its unemployment online and phone system. New York
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Verizon Launches Free Small Business Webinars
New York City-based Verizon Communications inc., is creating a series of webinars to support small business development. The telecommunications giant
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Starbucks Close Upper Manhattan Stores
Starbucks is making changes to its New York City stores during the coronavirus pandemic. New York City Wired has learned
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Hackers Attack Marriott, Zoom Telecommuters at Home
As Americans continue to work from home to stop the spread of the coronavirus, businesses and consumers are experiencing data
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T-Mobile, Sprint Complete $26 Billion Merger
Mobile phone giant T-Mobile has completed its record-breaking deal to merge with former rival Sprint. The $26 billion deal, originally
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Citi Bike Offers Free Rides to NYC Medical, First Responders
Lyft-owned Citi bike is offering help to medical staff working hard to help patients affected by the Covid-19 (coronavirus) disease.
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Mayors, Governors Nationwide Join NY with #StayatHome Orders Posted on Social Media
While the White House ponders a national order to reopen the country in April, mayors and governors of the nations
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MTA Loses 4 Million Subway Riders Per Day, Cuts Service [VIDEO]
New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority is facing challenging economic times due to the coronavirus shutdown. The nations’ largest transit
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Verizon Adds Free 15GB of Data For Mobile Users to #StayatHome
New York City-based Verizon Communications Inc is giving its wireless mobile users a boost in data for the month of
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Javits Center Converted to FEMA Hospital
The Jacob Javits Center known for events including the technology and automotive sectors, has opened its doors to state and
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NYSE Moves To All Electronic Trading Amid Tech Stock Struggles
As a part of its efforts to stop the spread of the contagious coronavirus, the New York Stock Exchange has
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Facebook Launches Coronavirus Information Center
In an effort to keep people informed about COVID-19 disease (coronavirus) Facebook launched a special information center on its social
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NYC, Nations Largest School District Closes – Gyms, Bars and Restaurants Follow
In a move to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all
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Madison Square Garden, Broadway Events Cancelled Due to State Ban On Gatherings of 500 or More
The seats at New York City’s iconic event venues including Madison Square Garden and Broadway theaters are empty following an
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Verizon Boosts Network Capability to Handle Coronavirus Telecommuters
New York City-based Verizon Communications Inc., announced its is preparing its network to handle increased data speeds and downloads that
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Tech Companies, Universities, Send Workers and Students Home Amid Coronavirus
The trains and streets of New York City will be a lot emptier in the month of March. Lawmakers, companies
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NYC Growth Equity Firm Stripes Leads $31 Million Series B AI Funding
Artificial Intelligence Transcription technology company Verbit has raised an estimated $65 million to boost its brand. The latest series B
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