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Tech Center: New York City Takes on Tech Full Force

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For years, New York City has been at the epicenter of United States’ culture with the fashion and entertainment industries leading the way. With the top modeling agencies, MTV and the home of American broadway plays, there’s no denying New York City is bustling with creativity. trillion (2012).

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Top 5 Emerging Fintech Hubs in The U.S.

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Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston all have thriving fintech communities, and are definitely worth a trip for the invested fintech entrepreneur, but the U.S. These cities boast strong tech communities, talent pools, good coffee, and cheaper rents. Cities in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and […].

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Hilton Times Square Closure Bruises NYC Tourism Rebound

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Hilton’s Times Square loss is more a reflection of how COVID-19 has bruised the Big Apple’s remarkable tourism industry than it is a commentary on individual hospitality operators. And while properties in “certain urban markets” including Boston, Chicago and New Orleans saw upticks in July, a COVID resurgence cooled the trend.

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COVID-19 Triggers Closure Of GM’s Car-Sharing Platform, Maven

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Halfway through the year, the company began winding down the number of cities in which it operated, shutting down in major markets like Boston, Chicago and New York City. At its peak, Maven was available in 17 cities across the U.S. Early in 2019, the head of Maven left her post.

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Ex eBay Execs Admit To Cyberstalking Plot

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Four former eBay employees have agreed to plead guilty next month in federal District Court in Boston, U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling tweeted Wednesday (Sept. The four defendants who confessed to cyberstalking and intimidating the couple and will plead guilty on Oct.

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Dunkin’ Delivery Boosts Grubhub Shares

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More than 400 Dunkin’ restaurants throughout New York City’s five boroughs are now offering delivery through Seamless, Grubhub’s New York brand. And there are plans to expand the service to additional markets in the coming months, including Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.

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Le Pain Quotidien Is Latest Food Chain To File For Bankruptcy

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The New York-based company owns and operates fast-casual restaurants including some Five Guys locations, Melt Shop and The Little Beet. . More than half of its revenue came from the New York City area, according to a court filing. Boston-based Legal Sea Foods, which has 37 locations, has closed temporarily.

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