Pier 57 redevelopment a go with Anthony Bourdain’s food market, Google offices
As the first tenant of SuperPier, a 480,000 square foot redevelopment project, Google will anchor its development, bringing Anthony Bourdain's food market.
Airbnb reveals that half of its hosts in New York City are breaking the law
Airbnb has released an internal report showing data from New York City hosts, and it would appear 55 percent of hosts are breaking the city's laws.
New York is using an anti-terror app to keep its people safe
On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new mobile app called See Something, Send Something, designed to bolster New York's ability to fight terrorism.
Rent a mom with NeedAMom, the Brooklyn-based service for New York young adults
Nina Keneally, a mom for over 30 years, has introduced NeedAMom, the service that allows you to rent a mother for the most dire of your days.
NYC taxi cabs to test GPS-based fare meters and mobile technology to fight Uber and Lyft
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is piloting a program that will install GPS-based fare meters in 1,000 of its yellow taxi cabs.
GM unveils car sharing program for the Big Apple
General Motors is running a pilot program called "Let's Drive NYC" that gives residents of the Ritz Plaza access to short-term car rentals.
Arro is the latest cab-hailing app to try and topple Uber
Watch out, Uber, the competitors are coming. Arro just launched in New York City with a promise not to rely on surge pricing during busy periods.
New York man in trouble after he interfered with Sprint’s network with illegal equipment
The FCC stepped in to lend a helping hand after Sprint issued a complaint to the federal agency, saying someone was interfering with its network in New York City.
Some NYC trash cans will soon give you 75Mbps of free Wi-Fi
New York City trash cans will double as Wi-Fi hotspots, turning these oft-overlooked receptacles into some seriously important pieces of technology.
The dirtiest smear campaign of the year? Uber vs. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Uber has launched a massive campaign against a new proposed bill in New York that would limit the number of for-hire vehicle licenses issued in the city.
New York City to Google: Reduce the number of left turns in Maps navigation directions
Members of the New York City Council have written a letter to Google requesting fewer left turns in Google Maps navigation directions.
More like a top porch: This structure sits next to a meadow on top of a six-story building
David Puchkoff wanted a porch, and there was only one place to put it: the roof of his six-story building.
CitiBike promises a more comfortable ride on its thousands of new bikes
The CitiBike fleet is getting a much needed makeover, with 1,000 new CitiBikes coming by the end of June, and another 1,400 to be rolled out in Brooklyn.
Virtually explore the old streets of New York City
New York City has a rich history, and thanks to the work of software engineer Dan Vanderkam, you can now virtually relive the previous lives of the Big Apple.
Amazon takes the NYC subway to shorten delivery times
Amazon hitching a ride on the New York City subway to shorten the delivery times on their same-day delivery services.
Can’t find your ex? Just divorce him over Facebook, a NYC judge rules
Ellanora Baidoo was given approval to start dissolving her marriage on Facebook because her absentee husband refused to receive divorce documents in person.
New York City gives teens with mental health issues free counseling via text
Students at 10 New York City public high schools can get immediate access to free mental health counseling thanks to a new program called NYC Teen Text.
Uber-mania continues as there are now more Uber drivers in New York City than yellow taxis
The Taxi and Limousine Commission announced there are more Uber cars registered in New York City than there are yellow taxis.
Delve inside Björk’s wild, tech-infused retrospective installation at MoMA
Björk, the enigmatic 49 year-old multi-instrumentalist, will have music and tech-inspired art within a two-story sound installation at the MoMA this spring.
Uber driver takes woman on a $293 joy ride before finally arriving at her destination
An Uber driver took advantage of a woman who fell asleep by driving across Manhattan several times before finally setting out for her destination.
New York City will soon end its school cell phone ban
Originally promised during his mayoral campaign, Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated that the school cellphone ban will be lifted soon.
