New York City

The Rules on News Coverage Are Clear, but the Police Keep Pushing

Stevie Converse — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:40:40 -0500

Full article: New York Times
Michael Powell
In late November, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly said police officers must "respect the public's right to know about these events and the media's right of access to report." Recent events suggest that the commissioner should speak more loudly.

Time Warner Cable Details Damage Caused By Underground Fire in New York

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:45:51 -0400

Full article: FierceCable
Steve Donohue
Time Warner Cable took the unusual step of releasing detailed photos that show the damage that an underground fire in New York's East Village caused to its cable plant earlier this month.

NYC to Try Mobile-Payment-Parking System; Lovely Rita Looks for a New Gig

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:41:45 -0400

Full article: Engadget
Amar Toor
Tired of burning your hard earned cash on parking fines? You might want to move to New York City, where the Department of Transportation will soon begin testing a "pay-by-phone" parking system.

AT&T, T-Mobile Bring Wireless to NYC Subways

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:53:23 -0400

Full article: Broadband Reports
Karl Bode
Getting wireless service into the New York City subway system has been a rather slow and clunky affair. The network was projected to cost $150 million to $200 million to get all 277 stations wired within six years, with a company named Transit Wireless managing the project.

TWC, Cablevision Franchise Deals with NYC Include 'Cord-Cutter' Provision

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:04:32 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
John Eggerton
New York City would have the right to terminate its franchise agreements with Time Warner Cable and Cablevision Systems if broadband-delivered video starts to significantly erode cable TV revenue over the next 10 years, under a new pact.

NYC to Get Wi-Fi in Parks, But It's Free for Only 30 Minutes Per Month

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:26:20 -0400

Full article: CrunchGear
Nicholas Deleon
The City of New York giveth, and it taketh away. City parks will be gaining Wi-Fi access points, courtesy of Time Warner and Cablevision. Well, not really "courtesy of," since there's a whole bunch of caveats attached to the deal.

NYFI Wants to Provide Free Wi-Fi to New York City

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:52:29 -0400

Full article: BroadbandBreakfast.com
Mytheos Holt
NYFI, a wireless and telecom company located near Manhattan, recently announced its intention to begin supply free Wi-Fi coverage to all commuters on New York's MTA Metro North Railroad. This decision comes after AT&T Mobility announced a similar plan to expand free Wi-Fi in Times Square.

Free Wi-Fi for Some Cable Subscribers in NYC Area

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:19:56 -0400

Full article: CNet
Marguerite Reardon
Cablevision, Comcast, and Time Warner Cable are teaming up to allow their subscribers in New York City and the surrounding area to roam onto each other's Wi-Fi networks.

NYC Web World Regroups After FCC Defeat

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:45:36 -0400

Full article: CityLimits.org
Kelly Virella
The weakening of the FCC by a federal court ruling has riled New York City organizations focused on fostering the availability, affordability and free speech rights of the Internet. In response, organizations based in New York are adopting new organizing strategies and tactics to help the FCC grow new teeth.

New York to Make Money Off of High School Sports Network

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:56:40 -0500

Full article: FishbowlNY
Drew Grant
The New York City Department of Education is looking into creating an ESPN-esque network for high school sports in the city. The city wants a proposal that "would grant the rights to film, air and promote Public Schools Athletic League activities on cable or network television -- as well as online -- in exchange for marketing rights and other privileges."