Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building opened Nov. 16 with several elements exclusive to this location. /Photo courtesy of Starbucks. Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building opened in New York City last week, the only one of the seven Reserve locations to boast a full-service restaurant. The 23,000-square-foot store spans three floors, each steering customers … [Read more...] about Inside the new Starbucks Reserve in NYC’s Empire State Building
Where U.S. companies have to share salary ranges with workers by law
New salary transparency laws are rolling out across the U.S. As of Jan. 1, three new states — California, Rhode Island and Washington — joined the chorus of states, cities and counties enacting salary transparency laws intended to give workers more leverage to negotiate their earnings and close wage gaps. For years now, new laws have passed that aim to protect … [Read more...] about Where U.S. companies have to share salary ranges with workers by law
Lester Chang takes office as Assembly mulls expulsion vote after residency investigation
Assemblymember-elect Lester Chang was sworn into the New York State Assembly and cast his first vote this week, even as his colleagues continue to debate his future in state government after an investigation cast doubts on whether he meets constitutional residency requirements. “Huge congratulations to Assemblyman Lester Chang (R-C, Brooklyn) on being sworn in and … [Read more...] about Lester Chang takes office as Assembly mulls expulsion vote after residency investigation
See the marine science-themed playground coming to Hudson River Park’s Pier 26
Manhattan is getting a new, marine science-inspired play area to teach kids about wildlife. The Hudson River Park Trust last month broke ground on the 4,000-square-foot play area at Pier 26 in Tribeca. Designed by OLIN, the Pier 26 Science Play Area will feature interactive sculptural elements where children can play while learning about marine life and the … [Read more...] about See the marine science-themed playground coming to Hudson River Park’s Pier 26
Glenwood Management And CarbonQuest Announce Deployment of First-of-its-Kind Building Carbon Capture Tech in Five NYC Buildings
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CarbonQuest, a leading carbon capture technology provider supporting onsite building decarbonization across the real estate sector, today announced that the company’s revolutionary technology will be installed in five multifamily properties owned by Glenwood Management (‘Glenwood’) in the first three months of 2023. With CarbonQuest serving as the only modular … [Read more...] about Glenwood Management And CarbonQuest Announce Deployment of First-of-its-Kind Building Carbon Capture Tech in Five NYC Buildings
Getting creative with vacant office space: storage, gym, film set
After two years of overhyped return-to-work prognostications, many desks around the nation still sit vacant. But on some empty floors of midtown Manhattan office buildings, unused space has lately been playing a new role: film set. The transformation from a real-life office into a facsimile on the small screen is part of the business strategy of Backlot, a location … [Read more...] about Getting creative with vacant office space: storage, gym, film set
Skillshare Taps Veteran Tech Dealmaker Susan Agliata as Vice President of Business Development
Skillshare, the world's largest online community for creativity, today announced Susan Agliata as Vice President of Business Development, effective immediately. In this role she will be tasked with fostering strategic partnerships to further extend the power of Skillshare's creative platform, content, and community. Susan will report to Skillshare CFO, James … [Read more...] about Skillshare Taps Veteran Tech Dealmaker Susan Agliata as Vice President of Business Development
NYC delays enforcement of law aimed at identifying bias in AI hiring tools
Following criticism from tech watchdogs and business interests alike, New York City will take more time to work out kinks in a new law intended to identify biases in high-tech hiring tools. Even before it went into effect on Jan. 1, the measure billed as a trailblazing racial equity initiative stirred confusion. The city’s Department of Worker Protection announced … [Read more...] about NYC delays enforcement of law aimed at identifying bias in AI hiring tools
Community Board 4 Wants Shared Street on W. 22nd
A Manhattan community board is calling on the city to turn the embattled W. 22nd open street into a permanent shared street and to keep the current traffic limitations in place in the meantime — the latest twist in a saga that has seen the popular play street under fire from a small group of opponents. On Wednesday night, Community Board 4 voted overwhelmingly in … [Read more...] about Community Board 4 Wants Shared Street on W. 22nd
Applications open for NYC casino bids; Times Square location could be in the cards
Times Square On Jan. 3, the New York Gaming Facility Board unanimously voted to issue a request for applications for up to three new casinos in New York State. Applications will be for the license to build a full-fledged casino; the asking price for each license is $500 million and the application fee is $1 million. These proposals will be evaluated in two stages; the … [Read more...] about Applications open for NYC casino bids; Times Square location could be in the cards