The tech of New York's new taxi cabs

Jan 2, 2014
A look inside the new fleet of green Nissan taxis poised to upgrade the ride around the Big Apple.

The tech behind the New Year's Eve ball drop

Dec 31, 2013
The big event is more sophisticated than you think.

A tall tower threatens to darken New York's Central Park

Nov 22, 2013
A glut of new luxury towers going up in Midtown Manhattan has some residents worried their beloved Central Park will be overshadowed.

The air up there

Nov 7, 2013
Air rights, and zoning rules, are what gives cities like New York their skylines. And air rights are worth big money these days.

The 'two cities' Bill de Blasio will inherit

Nov 6, 2013
Incoming New York Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected on a message of repairing income inequality in the nation's largest metropolis. Just how bad is it?

One year later, Oakwood Beach is lost to Sandy

Oct 28, 2013
A year ago this week, Hurricane Sandy plowed into the eastern seaboard, leaving dozens dead and causing more than $50 billion in damage. The repairs are ongoing in so many spots with applications on file from 25,000 New Yorkers in need of assistance, mostly to fix homes. But some communities are not rebuilding.

Does income inequality stifle creativity?

Oct 9, 2013
Musician David Byrne argues that wealth inequality in New York is favoring the rich over the creative.

For public good, not for profit.

Why we still need Fashion Week

Sep 5, 2013
Another fall also means it is time for yet another Fashion Week.

Wheel New York: Yelp for wheelchair access

Aug 22, 2013
A new app, Wheel New York, helps people map and review wheelchair accessibility around the big city.

Get your paws off my iPad! Teaching dogs to use tablets

Aug 15, 2013
New York City has plenty of things we want but maybe don't need, like artisan pickles and baby yoga. What's the latest? Classes for dogs to learn how to use iPads.