DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats reached a settlement in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, agreeing to drop their lawsuit against New York City challenging a cap on the fees the companies charge restaurants for meal deliveries. The law, initially implemented in May 2020 to aid restaurants during the COVID‑19 pandemic, limits delivery commissions to 15%Continue reading “DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats Settle with New York City Over Fee Caps”
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NYPD ANNOUNCES RECORD LOW SHOOTINGS AND MURDERS FOR THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 2025
New York, New York – Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced that from January 2025 through May 2025, New York City experienced the lowest number of shootings and murders in recorded history and set the record for the lowest number of shootings and murders in May. New York City also experienced the safest Memorial DayContinue reading “NYPD ANNOUNCES RECORD LOW SHOOTINGS AND MURDERS FOR THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 2025”
5 Time Square offices to be converted to residential units
The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) has approved a sweeping redevelopment plan for 5 Times Square, authorizing the conversion of the midtown office tower into approximately 1,250 residential units, officials said on Tuesday, in one of the most high-profile commercial-to-residential conversions since the pandemic-era office exodus. The plan, backed by a private development consortium led by RXR Realty andContinue reading “5 Time Square offices to be converted to residential units”
US Judge temporarily blocked Trump from withholding NY Transportation Funds
A U.S. federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding transportation funds from New York over the state’s controversial congestion pricing program, siding with state and city officials who argued the move was politically motivated and legally flawed. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman in Manhattan granted a temporary restraining order barring theContinue reading “US Judge temporarily blocked Trump from withholding NY Transportation Funds”
Google I/O 2025: The Latest in AI Tech
At this year’s Google I/O conference, the tech giant made clear that artificial intelligence is no longer just a feature—it’s the foundation. Branded informally by attendees as “AI Everything,” the keynote showcased Google’s most ambitious and far-reaching push into generative AI, weaving it deeply into its search engine, cloud services, developer tools, hardware, and consumerContinue reading “Google I/O 2025: The Latest in AI Tech”
Mexican Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
A collision between a Mexican Navy vessel and the Brooklyn Bridge has prompted a federal investigation and raised questions about maritime safety protocols in one of New York City’s busiest waterways. The incident occurred on May 10, 2025, when the Mexican naval ship, identified as the ARM Reforma, struck one of the bridge’s support piersContinue reading “Mexican Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge”
NYC’s congestion pricing analysis
Two months into New York City’s congestion‑pricing program, preliminary data indicates a sharp reduction in traffic, improved transit access, and record revenues that may reshape urban mobility.** Traffic volumes plunge Since the tolling began on Jan. 5, vehicle entries into Manhattan’s central business district—south of 61st Street—dropped between 475,000 and 560,000 per day, down from aContinue reading “NYC’s congestion pricing analysis”
Pope Leo XIV Begins
Pope Leo XIV has only been in the job one day and already faces a packed schedule of religious services, diplomatic meetings and Holy Year events, many of which were organised for his predecessor Francis. After presiding over a Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, his next expected public engagement will be a meeting withContinue reading “Pope Leo XIV Begins”
IBM & Lumen Partnership announced at NY Summit
In a landmark collaboration that signals a new era in enterprise artificial intelligence, IBM and Lumen Technologies have jointly unveiled a cutting-edge AI platform designed to unify edge, private, and public cloud environments. Announced at the Global AI Summit in New York, the platform is aimed at helping large enterprises harness the full power ofContinue reading “IBM & Lumen Partnership announced at NY Summit”
NYC MTA Leaders ask Judge to stop Trump from shutting down NYC program.
The city of New York and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority asked a U.S. judge late on Monday to block the Trump administration from killing Manhattan’s congestion pricing program. Lawyers for the city’s transportation department and the MTA sought an order to block Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s effort to kill the program and his threat to withhold federalContinue reading “NYC MTA Leaders ask Judge to stop Trump from shutting down NYC program.”
Leaked Memo from Shopify CEO, “AI before humans”
A leaked internal memo from Tobi Lütke, the CEO of Shopify, has caused a stir within the company and across the broader tech industry, revealing his ambitious vision for the future of the company. The memo, which surfaced on social media last week, emphasizes artificial intelligence (AI) as a higher hiring priority than human talent,Continue reading “Leaked Memo from Shopify CEO, “AI before humans””
Tech Transit Lab Announces 2025 Cohort to Pilot Solutions with Major Transit Agencies
The Tech Transit Lab, an innovation hub focused on transforming public transportation, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 cohort, comprising 12 cutting-edge startups set to pilot new technologies in collaboration with some of the region’s most prominent transit agencies. The cohort will work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Port Authority of New York andContinue reading “Tech Transit Lab Announces 2025 Cohort to Pilot Solutions with Major Transit Agencies”
Brooklyn Protests Over Israeli Minister’s Visit
Tensions erupted across Brooklyn this week following the controversial visit of Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to the borough. The visit, which took place from April 24 to April 28, sparked widespread protests, counter-demonstrations, and heated debates over U.S.-Israel relations, Palestinian rights, and the broader Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape. While the Israeli government hailed the tripContinue reading “Brooklyn Protests Over Israeli Minister’s Visit”
OpenAI Raises Recording Breaking Amount, Backed by SoftBank and Microsoft
In a groundbreaking development that is set to reshape the future of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has successfully raised $40 billion in funding, achieving a monumental $300 billion valuation—the largest private tech deal in history. The funding round, which was led by major players SoftBank and Microsoft, highlights the growing dominance of OpenAI in the rapidlyContinue reading “OpenAI Raises Recording Breaking Amount, Backed by SoftBank and Microsoft”
Jensen Huang: Warned U.S. chips restrictions and China’s Huawei competition could cost Nvidia ~$5.5B
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has warned that recent U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips, combined with growing competition from China’s Huawei, could cost the company approximately $5.5 billion, underscoring the intensifying global rivalry in semiconductor technology. In April 2025, the U.S. government implemented strict controls requiring export licenses for Nvidia’s H20 chips destined forContinue reading “Jensen Huang: Warned U.S. chips restrictions and China’s Huawei competition could cost Nvidia ~$5.5B”
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