Ilya Marritz appears in the following:
Can Dunkin' Donuts Really Turn Its Palm Oil Green?
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts is changing its recipes — though you may not notice much difference the next time you bite into a cruller. In response to pressure from one of New York's top elected officials, the company recently announced that it will set a goal of using only 100 percent ...
After Sandy, A Bumpy Transition from Copper to Fiber Phone Lines
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Months after Sandy, fiber connectivity hasn’t reached everyone, and many businesses and residents are still without basic communications services.
New York Employers Ramp Up Hiring
Thursday, March 07, 2013
New York employers are on a hiring binge, according to the latest government figures.
Telecom Outages After Sandy
Friday, March 01, 2013
Ilya Marritz, WNYC reporter, talks about his reporting on why some New Yorkers are still grappling with reduced telecom service after Sandy. Is your phone or internet line still down after Sandy knocked it out? Share your story with us (email newsroom@wnyc.org and put "outage" in the subject line) and post your location on the map below.
Lower Manhattan Has Bounced Back from Sandy, Study Says
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Four months after Sandy, downtown Manhattan has largely recovered, according to a study from the Downtown Alliance.
A Bishop And A Rabbi Walk Into a Boardroom...
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Parsons to Leave Garment District
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Parsons, the fashion and design college, will leave its longtime home in the Garment District next year.
Strike Ended, Walcott Promises Better and Cheaper Bus Service
Monday, February 18, 2013
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott told parents and students to expect a few hiccups as school bus service resumes Wednesday morning.
Businesses Speak Up for Polystyrene
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg has proposed banning plastic foam cups and food packaging, saying they are bad for the environment. But some businesses are reluctant to part with polystyrene. Here are three reasons why.
Customers Quit Verizon Over Extended Phone and Internet Outages
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
More than three months after Sandy, frustration continues to grow in parts of lower Manhattan where many residents and businesses are still without phone or internet service
Bondsmen Pan Bail Overhaul Plan
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
“The professional bail bondsman brings important benefits for society. Changing the effective system of the status quo would be not only a mistake but catastrophic.”
NYC Tells Airbnb Hosts: Don’t Get Too Cozy
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
For New Yorkers who rent out their homes, they risk possible violations and thousands of dollars in fines. It's the latest example of how popular tech companies run smack into government regulations.
Technology vs. Business As Usual in NYC
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Electricity Restored, Downtown Office Buildings Work to Rebuild Confidence
Monday, February 04, 2013
The biggest office building in New York City – actually, the biggest office building anywhere east of the Mississippi River – is a structure you’ve probably never heard of: It’s 55 Water Street. It's a 1970s-era skyscraper just steps from the East River.
Kingsbridge Armory Project in Limbo, Following Delays
Monday, January 28, 2013
Time is running out for one of the Bloomberg Administration's signature economic development projects.
New Tech City: Online Education and Paying for College
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The credit rating agency Moody's revised its outlook for the whole U.S. higher education sector from "stable" to "negative" in a report released last week.
Harlem Students Celebrate Obama's Second Inauguration
Monday, January 21, 2013
About a thousand students and family members turned out to watch President Barack Obama's second inauguration at a Harlem armory.
Albany Under Pressure to Renew Condo & Co-Op Tax Break
Monday, January 14, 2013
The legislature in Albany is back in session, and among the top items on the agenda: whether or how to renew the tax abatement on 364,000 co-ops and condominiums in New York City.
Four Storms in Quick Succession Expose the Flaws in New York City’s Electrical System
Friday, January 11, 2013
One of the less visible affects of Hurricane Sandy was the mostly-below ground electric system that supplies the stock exchange, the subways, and countless businesses with power.