The unlikely tech innovation that could get people off New York City streets
Technology is quickly evolving, thus allowing for new innovations in many fields. One of the areas benefitting from new developments in the 3D printing world could soon be housing.
How Artificial Intelligence is Refreshing the Oldest Board Game
In the last two years, AlphaGo, a go-playing computer program developed by Google Deepmind, initially destroyed the last defense of human intelligence, and then refreshed the board game with its media influence and strong algorithm.
Shelter for Muslim Victims of Domestic Violence is a First
Serving Muslim domestic violence victims requires understanding of cultural and religious sensitivity, advocates say. For years, Muslim women have not had a shelter which addressed their cultural and religious needs. Asiyah Women’s Center, the first Muslim women’s shelter to open in New York City for domestic violence victims, is offering transitional housing, a service which has been lacking for years.
No commitment, less risky, pop-ups are increasingly favored by startups
First used by big brands to create “stunts” and to do advertisements, pop-ups have been increasingly used by e-commerce-oriented new brands to break into the market. Instead of seeking a long-term rental from a traditional real estate broker, or putting their products on the shelves of department stores, these small businesses seek to open a pop-up.
Marlboro Meets Juul: The Millennial Black Market for E-cigarettes
When federal regulations are put into place for e-cigarettes it is believed that the popularity of JUUL is already so powerful, both socially and physiologically, that any attempt to suppress them will cause a surge in black market trade among millenials.
African-businesses rises despite the challenges
The odds are stark, however,African immigrants are making tremendous efforts to settle down in the U.S. With the impressive data on the issue, one may not be wrong to say U.S remains an investment haven for many immigrants.
Is fight over new neighborhood Target worth the trouble?
After disputes between a Queens anti-gentrification group and New York City developers, the Department of Buildings confirms construction resumption.
Sunset Park’s Funeral Homes Cater to the Growing Chinese Communities
Italian American funeral homes in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park are shifting their family businesses to serve the growing Chinese population.