The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean

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With a population of over 8 million people and an annual tourist influx of 50 million, New York City has its hands full keeping on top of litter and trash. In the most recent Trip Advisor survey, New York City ranked 28th out of 40 international cities in cleanliness, with Paris, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai,… Continue reading The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean

Top Ten Must-See International Events in NYC

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Arguably the best part of living in New York is the fact that New Yorkers are constantly exposed to other cultures by simply walking on the streets. There are also plenty of major international events in New York that focus on specific countries; one of the privileges of living in New York is that we can take… Continue reading Top Ten Must-See International Events in NYC

10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About

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The New York technology and startup scene has seen huge growth over the past five years, and now finding the initial seed money and – more importantly – a network of entrepreneurs willing to help you get your company get off the ground has become easier than ever. One way to pass beyond the initial… Continue reading 10 Accelerator Programs Every Entrepreneur Should Know About

Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top

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Having lived in New York for almost eight years, I sometimes wonder why there seems to be a constant need to reinvent the city and why we need even more high-rises. The planned extension on the West Side of Manhattan, the rise of the new World Trade Center complex and, suggestions to rezone Midtown East… Continue reading Global Cities: Dubai – The Race to Stay on Top

Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix

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Originally from India, entrepreneur and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, Amar Sawhney has been living and innovating in the United States for more than 25 years. We had the opportunity to discuss Amar’s experience as a foreign national living and innovating in the United States. After completing his graduate degree at the University of Texas, Amar… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Amar Sawhney, Ocular Therapeutix

The World in NYC: Ireland

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New York City has long been home to a large and thriving Irish community. By 1854 somewhere between 1.5 and 2 million Irish had emigrated to NYC largely due to the Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s – an event commemorated to this day by the Irish Hunger Memorial at the corner of Vesey Street and North… Continue reading The World in NYC: Ireland

Entrepreneur Portrait: Massimo Baldini, Livio

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Genoa, Italy native, Massimo Baldini, is an international entrepreneur and innovator. After receiving his MBA from the University of Chicago in 2003, Massimo remained in the US to start a new business with founder, Jake Sigal. He is now president of Livio, a Michigan-based tech company that works to integrate apps with cars. Livio Connect… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Massimo Baldini, Livio

Digital Presence Must-Haves for Startups

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Your business – no matter the industry– is going to benefit from an effective digital strategy.  Developing and honing your digital space is critical to standing out in a city as competitive as New York City and it may not be as complicated as you think. Here are a few tips and strategies that any… Continue reading Digital Presence Must-Haves for Startups

Entrepreneur Portrait: Pierre Mendy, Fashion Designer

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Born in Rouen, France, Pierre Mendy is a fashion designer whose original pieces have graced runways in New York, London, and Paris. He has designed for such powerful houses as Vivienne Westwood and Ralph Lauren.Pierre gained his initial fashion training through the Institut Superieur de la Mode and at the Albert de Mun Technical College,… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Pierre Mendy, Fashion Designer