Prachi Bhardwaj
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The fastest-growing 6-figure job in the US doesn't require a degree
Web app developers are going to be more in demand than any other job making a six-figure-salary in the U.S.— and many of them are self-taught. → Read More
Facebook is now 15 years old. Here's a look into the life, career, and controversies surrounding CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Here's a look at the obstacles and successes that got Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to where he is today. → Read More
Why Paul Steely White is joining the e-scooter revolution
During his more than 14 years leading Transportation Alternatives, Paul Steely White was one of New York City’s most vocal champions of pedestrians, cyclists and public transit. But now he’s shifting gears. Next month he’ll be taking on a new role as director of safety policy and advocacy at Bird, an electric scooter rental company. City & State’s Prachi Bhardwaj spoke with → Read More
Bradley Tusk is “The Fixer”
Bradley Tusk has worked with some of New York City’s most prominent politicians (see: Michael Bloomberg’s 2009 mayoral campaign) and uses his learnings to help tech startups navigate their way around city and state regulations (see: Uber’s 2015 campaign). In his new book, “The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups from Death by Politics,” he talks about the things he’s tried → Read More
Why did progressives outperform the polls?
All eyes in New York politics were on the Siena College poll when it came out on Sept. 10, just days before the 2018 primary election. On the Democratic side, it told a story of a too-close-to-call attorney general race, a cushy lead for Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election, and a 41-point spread in the gubernatorial race in favor of incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo. → Read More
How to take New York City back to its maritime roots in 2018
Under James Patchett’s leadership, the New York City Economic Development Corp. is hoping to revive New York City’s maritime shipping and distribution system as part Freight NYC – a $100 million plan announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio earlier this summer intended to help ease congestion and pollution caused by the city’s aging freight infrastructure. The ultimate goal is to → Read More
How the outcome of the AG primary could affect tech in NY
This week, New York Democrats will line up to vote for one of four candidates vying to replace state Attorney General Barbara Underwood. In doing so, they’ll also decide who will take on the responsibility of regulating the state’s technology industry – a sector that has become an integral part of New York’s economy and increasingly dependent on state policy makers. → Read More
An update on Cuomo's biggest infrastructure projects
As the Democratic gubernatorial primary approaches, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been leaning on his track record of completing big public projects. In its recent endorsement of Cuomo, The New York Times cited a list of major infrastructure achievements as a reason to vote for the incumbent.Here’s a look at some of the biggest construction projects underway in the state – and Cuomo → Read More
An update on Cuomo's biggest infrastructure projects
As the Democratic gubernatorial primary approaches, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been leaning on his track record of completing big public projects. In its recent endorsement of Cuomo, The New York Times cited a list of major infrastructure achievements as a reason to vote for the incumbent.Here’s a look at some of the biggest construction projects underway in the state – and Cuomo → Read More
The state of labor in New York City
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Janus case isn’t the first time organized labor has faced a grave threat. Bob Linn, a longtime labor official in New York City, remembers the severe challenges faced by unions during a severe fiscal crisis in the late 1970s.City & State reached out to Linn and another top city labor figure, New York City Councilman I. Daneek Miller, → Read More
Education experts weigh in on guns in schools
With the new school year approaching fast, hundreds of public officials, industry experts and educators gathered on Thursday at City & State’s Education in New York summit to discuss the state of New York’s education systems and the issues that plague them. → Read More
This free travel app is the only app you need to navigate a new city like a local — here's how it works
Mitty is designed to help you spend less time downloading new apps and more time exploring the city. → Read More
Netflix has spent over $30 billion on content since 2014 — over a third of it in the last year alone
Netflix's shared its Q2 earnings results on Monday, reporting subscriber growth that missed the mark by a little over a million. The stock price tumbled as some investors got worried. → Read More
Roku sets out to compete with Sonos with its new speakers for Roku Smart TVs
Roku's new speakers will be available in October, but Roku Smart TV owners can pre-order the speaker bundle on Roku's website starting today. → Read More
This $610 million real estate company doesn't have an office for its 8,000 employees — instead, everybody works from this completely virtual island
$610 million real estate firm eXp realty doesn't have a real-life office. Instead, it lets employees collaborate and mingle on a virtual island that can be accessed from any computer. And they say it's made a big difference to their business. → Read More
Even after six years of decline, there’s no growth in sight for the PC market
PC shipments have decreased 30% in the six years since the industry's current peak, and now they're settling below 2007 levels. → Read More
Facebook and Uber both launched ad blitzes to apologize for their scandals, but the results were very different
Uber and Facebook have both had complicated relationships with consumers in the last couple of years, following a string of scandals that put their respective companies in a bad light. Each one executed an apology campaign complete with TV commercials — but how effective was this strategy, really? → Read More
The App Store has made Apple at least $40 billion in revenue since it was created 10 years ago today
Apple's services segment, which also includes Apple Music, iTunes, and Apple Pay in addition to the App Store, accounted for 15% of Apple's revenue in Q2 of 2018. A breakdown of the amount paid out to developers shows a more specific number attributable to the App Store. → Read More
Despite Android's growing market share, Apple users continue to spend twice as much money on apps as Android users
In 2017, 70% of all apps downloaded were on Android devices, but Android only claimed 34% of the consumer spend. → Read More
Alibaba's new Hong Kong store combines the best parts of physical and online shopping — take a closer look
FashionAI, a collaboration between Alibaba and students from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, uses RFID racks and AI mirrors to create a seamless shopping experience, complete with no bags and no worries about bringing the wrong size to the dressing room. → Read More