New York Slams the Brakes on the Enshittification of Restaurant Reservations
There was once a time when you had to call a restaurant on the phone to book a reservation. You might spend five minutes going through the whole process only…
New York Governor Apologizes for Saying Black Kids ‘Don’t Know What a Computer Is’
Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP (Getty Images) New York Governor Kathy Hochul managed to put her foot in her mouth this week when, amidst a business conference in California, she…
‘I’m Quakin’ Here’: The Best NYC Earthquake Memes
Screenshot: X An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck northern New Jersey on Friday morning, shaking millions of Americans in New York City and along the East Coast. The…
New York’s Gas Stove Ban Is an ‘Existential Threat,’ Trade Group Lawsuit Says
Construction and gas trade groups have filed a lawsuit to block a law passed by New York officials that would ban furnaces and gas stoves in newly constructed buildings. Republicans…
Biden Suspends 26 Environmental Laws to Build Border Wall
President Joe Biden is suspending 26 environmental laws to build a border wall in south Texas, a move announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday. The laws include…
Heat Pumps Really Bring the Heat During Those Cold Dark Winter Months, Study Says
Heating and cooling homes can be expensive, but thankfully, there are heat pumps. And these electric home coolers and heaters are efficient home systems even in extremely cold temperatures, new…
NYC Is Using AI to Scan Subway Fare Dodgers for ‘Research Purposes’
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has admitted it uses cameras equipped with AI software to scan riders believed to have jumped subway turnstiles without paying fares. The MTA, which…