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Thought Leaders

New York State’s Chief Digital Officer Explains the Importance of User Experience

Rachel Haot says innovation is powered by collaboration between the public and private sectors.

By Nina Zipkin

Buying a Franchise

The Country’s Largest Chick-fil-A Will Open in New York City in October

By Kate Taylor

Business Funding

Tech Entrepreneur Sought in Son’s Disappearance Arrested In New York

By Ray Hennessey

Business News

New York City Caves on Plan to Cap Uber Drivers

By Ray Hennessey

Business News

The Celebs Who Lashed Out at NYC’s Mayor Over the Uber Cap

Ashton Kutcher, Neil Patrick Harris and Kate Upton weren't happy with Bill de Blasio's attack on the ride-sharing company.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

New York Moves Closer to a $15 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Employees

A state-appointed panel has recommended a significant increase from $8.75 an hour.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

NYC’s JFK Airport Is Building a New Luxury Terminal Exclusively for Animals

It's called 'the ARK.'

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

Uber Takes Swipe at NYC Regulators With Clever ‘De Blasio’ Feature

The ride-hailing transportation giant has updated its app with a special message for residents of the Big Apple.

By Catherine Clifford

Buying a Franchise

Panel Says It’s Time Fast-Food Employees in New York Receive a Major Pay Increase

But does it make sense for New York to focus on fast-food industry wages in isolation?

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

The Magic of New York for Startups

'If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere' proves especially true for people looking to open businesses.

By Zach Cutler

Building a Business

Why This Bitcoin Exchange Is Leaving New York

Digital currency exchange ShapeShift says it is taking a 'moral and ethical stand' against new regulations.

By Everett Rosenfeld

Building a Business

An Englishman in New York: 4 Surprising, Alarming Things About Doing Business in the U.S.

From punitive taxes to intrusive Big Apple socializing: This Londoner tells us what he really thinks.

By Sami McCabe

Building a Business

New York Just Issued Its First-Ever Bitcoin Banking License

The groundbreaking license granted to cryptocurrency exchange itBit signifies a momentous stride forward in the race to legitimize the fledgling digital currency.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

These 7 Startups Exemplify NYC’s Buzzing Startup Scene

New York City's association with Wall Street, big banks and hedge funds eclipses the fact it is home to a thriving startup culture.

By John Boitnott

Building a Business

Meet Some of the Most Promising New York City Startups

Techstars just held its Winter 2015 NYC Demo Day, and the companies presenting were all amazing.

By Jason Saltzman

Buying a Franchise

How New York City Got Its First Denny’s

Denny's is aiming to be a grand slam in Manhattan.

By Jason Daley

Business News

Uber Cars Have Overtaken Yellow Taxis in New York City

The embattled ridesharing startup is making a dent in the Big Apple.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Starbucks to Begin Testing Delivery in Seattle and New York City This Year

Get ready to order coffee on your phone to be delivered fresh to your home.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Meet Dos Toros, the NYC-Based Burrito Chain That’s Not Afraid of Your Chipotle Comparisons

Founded by brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer in 2009, Dos Toros just opened its seventh location in New York City and is on the brink of a ferocious growing spree.

By Laura Entis

Buying a Franchise

Chick-fil-A Is Finally Coming to New York City This Summer

The Southern chain is set to open the first of 'many' locations in the Big Apple.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Uber Competitor Makes Aggressive Push in NYC With $10 Flat Fares

Transportation technology company Gett is doing its best to undercut the San Francisco-based ridesharing giant.

By Catherine Clifford

Business News

Etsy Reportedly Eyeing a $300 Million IPO as Soon as This Quarter

The rumored IPO would be one of the largest for a New York-based tech company since 1999.

By Geoff Weiss

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

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

Building a Business

New York Regulator Lays Out Tweaks to Bitcoin Rules

The state's banking regulator says it will soften proposed rules for virtual currencies.

By Reuters

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

New Pitch Program Starting in NYC in January

Techstars, AlleyNYC and Entrepreneur are working together on a bi-monthly pitch night.

By Ray Hennessey

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.

By Catherine Clifford

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