July 2018 Newsletter: Here We Go Again. City Council Goes After Ridesharing.
The July 2018 edition of the Tech:NYC newsletter.
Tech:NYC Statement on Proposed City Council Legislation to Cap Ridesharing
In response to the New York City Council's proposed legislation to put a cap on ridesharing services like Uber, Lyft, and Via, Tech:NYC has issued the following statement.
Four NYC Interns to Watch on National Intern Day
To celebrate National Intern Day, we’re showcasing four legal interns who have spent their summer at our member companies, working on contracts, policy, and more.
Five New York Travel Companies to Watch (July 2018)
This month we are showcasing five of the most promising travel and transportation startups in our membership, including Cruiseline, HOST, Journy, TRILL, and Voyager.
New York’s Tech Community Has Found Its Voice, And Not A Moment Too Soon
Over the last year, the New York tech community has fought for DREAMers, made the case for net neutrality, pushed to expand funding for computer science education, and much more.
Tech:NYC Statement on City Council Homesharing Bill Passage
In response to the NYC City Council passing new legislation today on homesharing, Tech:NYC has issued the following statement.
Why We’re Still Fighting for the International Entrepreneur Rule
The Trump administration’s decision to rescind the IER will hurt the United States’ reputation with global founders and send a message that they are not welcome here.
In She Built NYC Campaign, One Name Comes to Mind First
She Built NYC calls on New Yorkers to nominate women they’d like to see commemorated with a monument. We’re nominatng Grace Hopper, a decorated United States Navy Admiral and a computer science pioneer.