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New York Fed’s new Innovation Center will Develop Fintech Products and Services for Central Banking
On November 29, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced and launched its New York Innovation Center (NYIC) to be headed by Per von Zelowitz, for the purpose of developing financial technology products and services for the central bank… Read More ›
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NYC Bans Use of Natural Gas in New Buildings to Begin in 2024
Led by Alicka Ampry-Samuel, 29 New York City Council Members sponsored a bill that passed on December 15, to prohibit the use of gas-powered heaters, stoves and water boilers in new buildings in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. As… Read More ›
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NYC Requires Bias Audits, Other Measures to Prevent Unjust Hiring Based on Artificial Intelligence
Scheduled to go into effect in January 2023, the New York City Council recently passed legislation that seeks to prevent unjust hiring and promotion practices arising from automated decision tools widely used by employers, such as artificial intelligence. The legislation… Read More ›
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q2 2021: Startup Ecosystem
INTRODUCTION & Q1 SUMMARY When it comes to NYC’s startup ecosystem which has over 9,000 companies and an estimated value of over $71 billion, the first quarter of the year was characterized by the Wall Street Journal as having gone… Read More ›
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q2 2021: Broadband Access
INTRODUCTION As a brief overview, NYC’s recent broadband efforts aimed at closing the digital divide include the following: In 2019 Mayor de Blasio engaged in an effort to encourage the adoption of broadband in the outer boroughs The Internet Master… Read More ›
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q1 2021
INTRODUCTION In taking a look at the state of NYC’s digital economy covering the first quarter of 2021, the area that looms largest is not surprisingly the devastating effect the pandemic has had on the larger economy. Positive news and… Read More ›
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Increased Government Scrutiny of Large Tech Companies Increases at Both Federal and State Levels and Internationally
The anti-trust action brought by the U.S. Department of Justice during October of last year was not the first time federal regulators considered taking action against Google. Newly revealed documents from a 2011-2013 Federal Trade Investigation revealed by Politico also… Read More ›
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New Legislative Appointments Affecting Tech & NYC Small Business Relief in 1st Quarter 2021
SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF In what would be a major overhaul to the over 180 laws affecting NYC small businesses, the New York City Council announced a hearing held by the Small Business Committee on March 1, on two bills that would “provide… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Regulation ›
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NYC Legislation Mandates Climate Adaptation Planning by September 30, 2022
December 28, 2021
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NYC Bans Use of Natural Gas in New Buildings to Begin in 2024
December 20, 2021
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NYC Requires Bias Audits, Other Measures to Prevent Unjust Hiring Based on Artificial Intelligence
December 18, 2021
Big Tech in NYC ›
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Concluded Legal Action against LendUp Loans, LLC, Provides Guidance for Other Lending Startups
January 3, 2022
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University & Incubator Contributions to NYC’s Digital and New Economies in 2021 Q3
December 17, 2021
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q1 2021
April 6, 2021
Startup Ecosystem ›
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q2 2021: Startup Ecosystem
August 31, 2021
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New Legislative Appointments Affecting Tech & NYC Small Business Relief in 1st Quarter 2021
March 10, 2021
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The Pandemic Continues to Bring Digital Focus and Resources to NYC’s Small Businesses
January 5, 2021
Universities Incubators & Pipeline ›
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The State of NYC’s Digital Economy in Q2 2021: Universities
July 30, 2021
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NYU Tandon Professor Contributes to Innovative Model of ‘Onboarding’ AI into the Workplace
December 29, 2020
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NYC Comptroller Seeks to Increase Access to Digital Economy amidst Tech Companies’ Increasing Presence
October 14, 2020