May 20, 2026 Why a Murdoch buying Vox and New York magazine might not be like an episode of ‘Succession’ BY Joe Berkowitz The sale of a marquee digital media company on Succession, the HBO series that ran from 2018 to 2023, was always going to end badly. When Kendall Roy—heir apparent to a fictional media … Continue reading Why a Murdoch buying Vox and New York magazine might not be like an episode of ‘Succession’
New York lawsuits target prediction market giants Coinbase and Gemini in major showdown Suswati Basu New York Attorney General Letitia James has opened what may become one of the biggest state fights yet over prediction markets, suing Coinbase and Gemini and accusing both companies of running illegal online gambling operations. The paired cases … Continue reading New York lawsuits target prediction market giants Coinbase and Gemini in major showdown
Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trades for New York State workers Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order blocking state workers from using confidential government information to make money on prediction markets, calling the practice a threat to public trust. The order was signed on Wednesday (April … Continue reading Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trades for New York State workers
New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to roll out a comprehensive plan to tighten oversight of online gambling, with a sharp focus on keeping young people off betting platforms and curbing industry practices that can fuel addiction. The … Continue reading New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access
New York doesn’t want to sue prediction markets—it wants to absorb them Suswati Basu A staffer pretending to be 15 logged onto an online gaming site and began placing bets. For days, nothing stopped him. No warning, no verification, no barrier. Only after he won a $ 75 gift card did the platform … Continue reading New York doesn’t want to sue prediction markets—it wants to absorb them
New York secures 300 jobs as Fanatics expands Manhattan offices Suswati Basu New York is adding another major corporate expansion to its roster, with Fanatics preparing to significantly grow its Manhattan footprint in a move expected to bring hundreds of jobs and tens of millions in new investment into the city. Gov. Kathy … Continue reading New York secures 300 jobs as Fanatics expands Manhattan offices
Polymarket becomes official partner of New York Rangers Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu The prediction market company, Polymarket, will now be integrated during New York Rangers games at Madison Square Garden, following the announcement of a brand-new partnership. In the shared news, it’s been confirmed that Polymarket has become the Official Prediction Market … Continue reading Polymarket becomes official partner of New York Rangers
Seneca Nation drives nearly $2B impact on Western New York economy Sophie Atkinson The Seneca Nation has an economic impact of nearly $ 2 billion on the economy in Western New York, according to an independent report. The leaders from the Nation, which is a sovereign Native Nation, met with state and … Continue reading Seneca Nation drives nearly $2B impact on Western New York economy
November 12, 2024 New York Times Tech Guild workers end strike, but negotiations will continue More than 600 tech workers of the NYT had gone on a strike amid stalled contract negotiations over pay and job security, planning daily protests during the crucial election day period. BY Reuters The New York Times Tech Guild is ending … Continue reading New York Times Tech Guild workers end strike, but negotiations will continue
August 07, 2024 This is the latest device New York City is using for emergency messaging “Tech geek” Mayor Adams has also deployed drones on beaches for shark monitoring. BY Associated Press Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather. With … Continue reading This is the latest device New York City is using for emergency messaging
