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New York City
Tech spin: A tour of New York City's new bike share program
by
Molly Wood
May 31, 2013
Marketplace Tech host Ben Johnson takes New York City's new bike share program for a spin.
Shopkeepers don't buy NYC's bike business pitch
May 28, 2013
As New York rolls out its bike-share program, it's also been pushing the case that bikes are good for local businesses. But is it as good as the city claims?
Freedom Tower enters crowded New York market to lure broadcaster antennas
by
Stan Alcorn
May 21, 2013
Before 9/11, many local TV broadcasters transmitted from the World Trade Center. Now, they are being wooed back, but there's competition from other skyscrapers.
New York tech scene celebrates Tumblr purchase
by
Molly Wood
May 21, 2013
Members of the New York City's tech scene are celebrating the announcement that Yahoo will buy the NY-based blogging service Tumblr.
Rating Stefon's favorite clubs for business viability
May 17, 2013
Comedian Bill Hader’s exit from "Saturday Night Live" prompted us to ask, "Would Stefon's clubs work out in the real world?"
Paid sick leave coming to New York City
May 9, 2013
New York's City Council has approved a bill requiring employers with 15 or more employees to offer five paid sick days per year to their employees. The bill, passed by a veto-proof majority, is the latest in a series of cities to take up the idea.
As One World Trade Center rises, will its offices also fill up?
Apr 29, 2013
One World Trade in New York City will be the western hemisphere’s tallest building. But it has leased only half its space, and there are three more buildings to come.
For public good, not for profit.
Pop-up trucks charge New York City kids to store cellphones during school
by
Kate Casey
Apr 29, 2013
Ever since New York City banned electronic devices in public schools, a cottage industry has emerged: Charging kids a dollar a day to hold their phones during class.
NYC parking nightmare could get worse, fines for painting curbs
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 18, 2013
Parking can be so bad in New York City, some frustrated residents have taken to reserving spots by painting the curb. Now, they could see higher fines.
Mayor Bloomberg is "nobody's puppet." But is he a muppet?
by
Katie Long
Apr 2, 2013
Michael Bloomberg says he can't be bought by special interests, but a cozy relationship with Miss Piggy suggests he may bow to 'festive interests.'