NYC city council votes to ban non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes
Members voted 42-2 to pass a bill blocking sales of flavored vape pods.
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Google's Waze-like app for public transit hits five more cities
An Android version of Pigeon is on the way too.
NYC's hip-hop museum will include iPad graffiti and a VR theater
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Following backlash, Amazon might back out of New York-based HQ 2 plans
Some prominent politicians and residents have rallied against the project.
Lyft is suing over New York's minimum pay for drivers law
The city will require ride-hailing services to pay a minimum of $17 per hour.
Amazon will provide computer science classes for NYC high schools
It will bring introductory and advanced placement courses to 130 schools.
Waze Beacons will help you navigate inside New York City tunnels
You shouldn't encounter rude surprises when you travel out of the city.
Judge blocks NYC law requiring Airbnb to share host data
He placed an injunction on the law while litigation is pursued.
NYPD will deploy a drone at Times Square on New Year's Eve
It's the first time robotic aircraft have watched over the ball drop.
Electrical fault at power plant turned New York’s skyline blue
An electrical arc produced light seen for miles.
Google puts $1 billion towards new NYC campus
Google Hudson Square will house the company’s Global Business Organization.
CBS launches streaming-only news service for New York City
It's CBS' first major local online video offering.
NYPD police officers will start using drones
The department says they won’t be used for warrantless surveillance.
NYC passes minimum pay wage for Uber and Lyft drivers
App-based contract drivers will receive $17.22 per hour going forward.
NYC lawmakers want to criminalize sending unwanted dick pics
A new bill would make cyber-flashing punishable by jail time or a fine.
Lyft will 'more than triple' Citi Bike's size in $100 million deal
The company is already the largest US bike sharing service.
12Nike's new NYC flagship store is fueled by its mobile app
The “House of Innovation 000” was designed for the smartphone generation.
Amazon's narrowed 'HQ2' picks include Dallas and NYC
Arlington's Crystal City isn't the only one on the short list.
NYPD pulls 2,990 body cameras after one catches fire
It might reflect a systemic problem.
NYC wants tech companies to help with its biggest transit problems
It's looking for solutions to its subway and bus issues.
