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Monopolies can lead to terrible economic behaviors: A story of cabs and Uber

by Bridget Bodnar
Jun 29, 2018
A Twitter thread about the rise of Uber and Lyft in New York City.
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Blockbuster Broadway, it's more than just "Hamilton"

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Jun 7, 2018
The musical about the founding father is still a top draw, but other shows have helped drive record attendance to Broadway theaters. With all the packed houses, show producers pulled in $1.7 billion.
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is one of Broadway's blockbuster hits.
Ashley Milne-Tyte for Marketplace
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New York finds a work-around to new tax law and other states may follow

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 11, 2018
The state income tax isn't deductible, so New York is turning it into something that is.
Governor of New York State Andrew Cuomo speaks on stage at the HELP USA 30th Anniversary Event at The Plaza Hotel on March 16, 2017 in New York City.
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Will the Met Museum's new ticket policy change its audience? Probably not.

by Ryan Kailath
Feb 13, 2018
Data shows a decision to visit a museum is more often a question of lifestyle than of finances.
People congregate at the entrance to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) on March 1, 2017 in New York City. 
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States join the fray over net neutrality repeal pushback

by Ryan Kailath
Jan 26, 2018
This week, Montana and New York made moves to counter the federal repeal of net neutrality that the Federal Communications Commission enacted last month. And so far 21 states and the District of Columbia have sued to overturn the FCC decision. What will these legal battles look like? Click the audio player above to hear […]
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New York's wealthy balk at the new tax law

by Ryan Kailath
Jan 9, 2018
They pay half of the city's income tax revenue. Now that they can't deduct it, some may leave.
At age 71, Diane Gilman finally got her dream penthouse on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
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New York joins a handful of states with family leave. Will other states follow?

by Tracey Samuelson
Dec 18, 2017
Starting in January 2018, New Yorkers will be able to take paid leave when they give birth, adopt a new baby, or need to take care of a sick family member.
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New York is betting $155 million that it can cut evictions

by Marielle Segarra
Oct 2, 2017
A new law gives low-income residents access to free legal help in housing court.
Without a lawyer, tenants facing eviction are at a disadvantage, said Sergio Jimenez, an attorney at the nonprofit Brooklyn Defender Services.
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Startup called Bodega hits a nerve with actual bodega customers

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 13, 2017
Can a vending machine replace the friendly corner store?
Jesus Martinez works at his bodega grocery store.
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New Yorkers want to know: What’s your cybersecurity plan?

by Tracey Samuelson
Aug 29, 2017
There are some new regulations going into effect for financial institutions licensed by the state of New York this week. That’s for some banks, big insurance companies and all kinds of financial firms. The rules are about cybersecurity, specifically. They require companies to hire a chief information security officer, to report data breaches within 72 […]
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