As the battle over net neutrality looms, entrepreneurs, officials, and tech experts warn that its loss could devastate the city’s growing economic engine.
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Politics
AG site helps NYers see if they were used in Net Neutrality scam
Eric Schneiderman wants New Yorkers to help his investigation into phony FCC comments.
NYC mayor write-ins included Aaron Judge, Obama, Beyoncé
A who’s who of celebrities, fictional characters, and past leaders made the list.
ACA open enrollment is in full swing, NY groups work to increase signups
As the health insurance open enrollment begins, public, private and non-profit groups are coming together to inform New Yorkers about their options.
‘I Voted’ stickers to honor suffragettes
The centennial of New York’s suffragette movement will be on display when people hit the polls in November.
J.Lo, Cuomo form relief initiative to help Puerto Rico
New York has a massive state wide effort to bring much needed supplies and personnel to the hurricane ravaged island.
Electric car charging stations to be installed in each borough
The city aims to make the roadways greener with the charging hubs.
Cornell Tech makes long-awaited Roosevelt Island opening
The city’s newest tech center is now online.
NYC DACA recipients, allies, protest Trump repeal
New Yorkers from all walks of life hit the streets, along with leaders, to denounce the latest decision.
Advocates push ICE to release Guatemalan immigrant
Elected officials, union members and immigrant advocates demanded the government reverse its stance on Ever Garcia Vasquez’s detainment.
FDNY, NYPD send help to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
The city’s best first responders will be lending a hand for the rescue and relief efforts in Texas.
City to create nightlife committee
The steps to update the city’s cabaret laws took a step forward.
De Blasio gives more detail into monument review
The debate around controversial memorials is heating up in New York City.
NYC Confederate memorials taken down amid Charlottesville
City leaders and organizations are moving quickly to remove the symbols of the racist figures off New York’s streets.
Arthur Kill gets OK for movie studio transformation
Staten Island’s growing presence in the city’s film industry has led to the new studio’s creation.
Clarke furious after Ft. Hamilton street rename snub
The federal government said it won’t change the controversial names in the Brooklyn army base.
MTA to continue FasTrack but won’t do full shutdown: Lhota
Joe Lhota says the overnight stoppage of stations is effective in curbing subway problems.
The Bronx is the hardest hit by high heat: City
There are some places in New York that are too hot to handle for some residents.
Subway delays create huge human capital loss: Stringer
The city comptroller said New Yorkers are losing valuable time for their personal and professional lives.
Conversion therapy fee ban on the docket for City Council
The city will weigh taking a stand against the controversial practice.