New York City

New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world, renowned for its iconic skyline, world-class attractions and vibrant culture. Whether you're a native New Yorker looking for a new way to experience the city or a first-time tourist, the Big Apple has so much to offer. From world-...

Bill Gates, the billionaire turned philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft Corp, still ranks in the top ten world’s richest people, despite saying last year that he will eventually drop down and eventually off of the prestigious list altogether — so he may not mind losing $250,...

Fintech is the newest and fastest way to process and deliver financial services. Whether you know it or not, you probably use some kind of fintech application right now, like Zelle or Venmo. Fintech applications include payment apps like PayPal or Apple Pay, robo advisors and P2P, lending and...

Back in May 2010, programmer and crypto miner Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), making it the first recorded purchase of a physical good using a cryptocurrency. At the time, the transaction was reportedly valued at about $41. Bitcoin is currently valued at about...

Equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) have outperformed mortgage REITs, as mortgage real estate investment trusts have posted annualized returns of 8.2% over the past 10 years. While rising interest rates are not necessarily a catalyst for REITs, the average lease term of the underlying...

Major tech outlets have recently announced the freezing of new hiring and cutbacks on planned office expansion in New York.  Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) has decided not to take the additional 300,000 square feet of space at 770 Broadway located near its existing office. ...

Weedmaps WM Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MAPS) and hip hop star Killer Mike announced the launch of their new media project Tumbleweeds. The show will follow Killer Mike, real name Michael Render, exploring what show creators call "a new era of cannabis in America." What To Expect On...

Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) has bagged an order for 184 Mustang Mach-E all-electric crossovers from New York City. What Happened: The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services said on Wednesday the Mach-Es will be used for law enforcement and emergency response and is part of a $420 million...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) could bag a contract from the city of New York to supply a fleet of its Model 3 electric vehicles, Electrek reported, citing a notice. What Happened: The $12.4 million contract could imply up to 300 electric vehicles, provided the entire contract is awarded to Tesla....

After Miami Mayor Francis Suarez made the news by announcing he is going to get 100% of his next paycheck in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), newly elected New York City Mayor Eric Adams wanted to outdo him. What Happened: Adams answered the Miami mayor's announcement in a Thursday...

A new autonomous vehicle competitor is coming to New York City, one of the most difficult self-driving scenarios in the U.S. What Happened: Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) will begin testing in NYC, as shared by The Verge, to improve its coverage map of...

Why should I go? That’s the question some were likely asking themselves as SkyBridge Capital, a global investment firm, looked to bring thousands of the world’s foremost investors and thought leaders together for three days of high-level collaboration and networking. Let’s answer...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new restrictions that will impact the hospitality industry, and the NYC Hospitality Alliance wants the government's decision to be "publicly justified" with data. New York Curfews: Cuomo announced statewide restrictions that are effective...