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Peer2Politics
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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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Disgruntled Uber customers are lashing out on social media after being hit with exceptionally high surge prices on New Year’s Eve, with some users claiming the increased rates “take advantage” of people... 
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As the sharing economy explodes in growth, with new startups emerging regularly, many city officials are left scratching their heads wondering how to deal with this industry. From Uber and Airbnb, which have become what Shareable co-founder Neal Gorenflo describes as “death star platforms," to local sharing projects, much of the sharing economy remains in grey areas.
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Arro brings technology to the old Taxi cartel, which has been all but destroyed by Uber and Lyft.
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The exits were a strong reaction to the application requirements for a BitLicense.
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A startup local currency has just launched the Ithaca dollar in Ithaca, NY, designed to not only promote investment in local businesses and bring the community together
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How much is Airbnb affecting the housing market in cities where rent is on the rise?
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Chris Michael is laying down some hard truths. The founding director of the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives (NYC NOWC), Michael gives a lot of thought to our collective relationship with work and he doesn’t like what he sees. “For the most part, here in the West,” he says, “we’re under the direct, minute to minute, command and control of the investor class.”
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Get ready, your food will soon be coming from a wide variety of farming operations.
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T photography / Shutterstock.com The newest commuter cycling numbers are out for New York City, and they’re bigger than ever.
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This week, numbers released from the city's taxi registry found that for the first time the number of registered Uber drivers is more than the number of taxis on the road. Has the industry changed for good?
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This week, numbers released from the city's taxi registry found that for the first time the number of registered Uber drivers is more than the number of taxis on the road. Has the industry changed for good?
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Legal Hackers NYC and Launch LM present 'Legal Issues in the Sharing Economy' at Joynture NYC on Nov 19 2014. The proliferation of companies rooted in the sharing economy -- a socio-economic.
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OuishareNYC is connected to the global sharing economy network, Ouishare. We are aiming to build connections between NYC neighborhoods, the Burrows, and the Tri-state area. We believe that interconnectivity between the locals and the millions of international visitors, can create a foundation for freelance economy, collaboration, and exploration of the rest of US culture!
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From
qz
Along Fifth Avenue in New York’s Flatiron District, buttressed by a Nike store and an Ann Taylor Loft, is the entrance to Civic Hall, the self-described “home for civic tech” in the city. Through the heavy front door, up a marble staircase, past a receptionist on the second floor and down a long hallway, is...
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I’ve been spending some time in NYC recently and thought it worthwhile to check in with some civic technology friends and ex-colleagues…
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Why, after three years operating in New York, with 100% market awareness, are so few cars in service during peak hours?
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Faced with the rising rents of commercial properties in cities, one New York organization is modeling a way for people to invest in permanently affordable, commercial real estate. The New York City Real Estate Investment Cooperative (REIC) leverages patient crowdfunding—small investments by a large number of people over time—to turn vacant municipal properties into sustainable community resources.
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When Daniel Pinchbeck met new wife Jana Astanov, it was a meeting of minds. Now, they're introducing left field think thank the Center for Planetary Culture
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Achieving zero waste might seem impossible, but these cities have implemented plans that are getting them very close. Now it's time for the rest of...
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From
medium
Digital currency is “one of the most promising emerging technologies for the next 10 years,” according to Joi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab. More than $600 million has been invested by venture capitalists in startups building on bitcoin and related digital currencies. Additionally, companies like UBS, IBM, and Intel have established labs to identify opportunities to leverage digital currency.
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From
blog
The city of Potsdam, New York along with partners is building what could be the nation’s largest municipal microgrid.
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Uber's dealings with Project 5 Starr raise more questions about whether the company's drivers are independent contractors or employees.
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The ridesharing changes offered by state Sen. Jame Seward's bills are a way to strengthen the Upstate transportation system and encourage entrepreneurial New Yorkers.
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New York City is packed with restaurants, bars, theaters, activities and basically every form of entertainment you can think of — and more.
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