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Can You Guess the ‘Smartest’ City in the World?
By 'smartest,' we mean most digitally connected and efficient.
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Building a Business
This Startup Veteran Is Paying it Forward With a Free Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Should You Head to the East or West Coast to Launch Your Startup?
By Andy Miller
Thought Leaders
Artisanal Mayonnaise Shop Satirized on SNL Releases a New, Parody-Inspired Flavor
When comedian Kevin Hart mentioned garlic-truffle mayo in an SNL skit parodying modern Bushwick, Empire Mayonnaise decided to make his Brooklyn dream a reality.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
For This Cat Cafe, Crowdfunding With Kickstarter ‘Was Never About the Money’
The co-founders of Meow Parlour raised three times as much cash as they set out to raise with a Kickstarter campaign. But that wasn't the best part of their crowdfunding success.
Building a Business
How This ‘Shark Tank’ Champ Is Building a Bagel Balls Empire
Following a $275,000 investment from Lori Greiner on Shark Tank, Bantam Bagels is taking on wholesale and online, while maintaining its NYC bagel shop.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Styrofoam to Be Banned in New York City Beginning July 1
Starting this summer, Styrofoam takeout containers and packing peanuts will no longer be allowed in the city.
By Kate Taylor
Tech
NYC Wants Drivers to Pay For Parking Tickets Via Apple Pay, Mobile Apps and Bitcoin
Officials believe a revamped system would ultimately cut down on the losses the city incurs each year from unpaid violations.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
5 Points of Success Entrepreneurs Can Learn From a Masked Street Artist
New York City-based 'Alec Monopoly' gets paid to paint and has partnered with huge brands and celebrities.
Business Legal
Airbnb Hostess Who Earned $61,000 in 9 Months Now Faces Eviction, Judge Rules
The battle against Airbnb in New York City rages onward.
By Geoff Weiss
Business News
Amazon Launches 1-Hour Delivery in New York City
The company said it will bring the service to additional cities in 2015.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
How This Ex-Subway Conductor Became an Expert in Franchising
After ending his career in the New York City subway system, Tom Scarda became a Maui Wowi franchisee. Now, he helps others find the right franchise for them.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
New Pitch Program Starting in NYC in January
Techstars, AlleyNYC and Entrepreneur are working together on a bi-monthly pitch night.
Building a Business
Taxi Wars: Uber Rolls Out Program in NYC That Will Cut Fares By Half
The San Francisco-based transportation juggernaut says that with UberPOOL, riders going the same way can hop in a car together and split the fee.
Tech
Google Launches Interactive Games on Times Square’s Biggest Billboard Ever
The search giant is the first company in the world to rent out the football field-sized screen -- with a tenure that will last throughout the ever-critical holiday shopping season.
By Geoff Weiss
Business News
Uber, Lyft Find Ally in New York’s Attorney General
New York State AG Eric Schneiderman spoke out against a rule that would protect traditional car services from the competition of app-based services Uber and Lyft.
By Evelyn Cheng
Building a Business
Built for Business: Midtown Manhattan in the 1920s
A swirl of development, spurred on by Grand Central Terminal's construction, shaped New York City's central business district as a major epicenter of American capitalism.
Building a Business
Eataly Elevates Food Retail, Tastes Success. What’s Next?
The New York City store is now a full-fledged tourist attraction, and the rest of the world is in the company's sights.
By Jason Ankeny
Business News
Business as Usual in NYC Despite First Ebola Case
New York City residents and professionals seemed to take news of the city's first case of Ebola in stride.
Business News
Is Airbnb ‘Great for New York City?’ New York’s AG Definitely Doesn’t Think So.
He released a scathing report, which challenges the company's presentation of itself as a benevolent force for the average New Yorker.
By Laura Entis
Business News
Furthering Its Goal to Get Physical, Amazon to Open West Coast Pop-Up Shops
The ecommerce powerhouse says will open pop-up kiosks in San Francisco and Sacramento, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Building a Business
YouTube to Open Free Production Facility for NYC-Based Creators
YouTube Space New York follows similar facilities in London, Los Angeles and Tokyo.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Steve Case: Great Companies Will Thrive, Despite Where They’re Based
The AOL co-founder has been on a tour of cities between the coasts and will soon invest $500,000 in five startups.
Tech
New Yorkers Can Now Park Their Websites at .nyc
New York is the first U.S. city to receive its own domain name, and more are likely to follow.T
Marketing
NYC Orders Ad Firm to Remove Tracking Beacons Installed in Public Phone Booths
The city initially gave the ad firm its approval to install tracking beacons in old-fashioned phone booths but reversed course when the public was made aware of the project.
By Laura Entis
Business News
In Risky Move, Microsoft to Open NYC Flagship Right Near Apple’s
The software company's first Manhattan store will be located at 677 Fifth Avenue, a few blocks south blocks from Apple's flagship store.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Which Is a Better City for Startups, San Francisco or New York City?
Entrepreneurs, investors and executives weigh in.
By Carm Lyman
Building a Business
Women Entrepreneurs Take the Stage During New York’s Jazz Age
These trailblazing business owners have much to teach their contemporary counterparts about taking risks and acting independently.
Building a Business
Look Out, Uber: A Ride-Sharing Service in NYC Is Peddling $10 Flat Rates
Ride-hailing app Gett announces a promotion where every ride in Manhattan is $10 for the rest of 2014. Flat fare. Any time.