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New York is vying to become global high-tech hub

(AP) -- Just as a trench dug in the 1800s created a shortcut to the nation's interior and helped make New York a global trading hub, the city is now hoping for another "Erie Canal moment" with a high-tech research complex ...

Technology / Business

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Google provides temporary Cornell science campus

Google on Monday agreed to provide a temporary home to a high-tech science college run by Cornell University in New York City.

Technology / Business

created May 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New York island to host Cornell science campus

A New York City island will host a high-tech science college run by Cornell University, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Monday after choosing the winning bid.

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NYC fires shot at Silicon Valley tech dominance

(AP) -- Mayor Michael Bloomberg is firing a shot across the bow of Silicon Valley, saying New York City's efforts to attract a new science and engineering campus will help the metropolis surpass the California region as ...

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created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Magazine touts NJIT idea to harness clean energy for NYC

An NJIT architecture professor with an architecture student has designed a network of modular floating docks to harness clean energy for New York City. The proposal was featured this week in Metropolis magazine.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0