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Venture Capital in New York, Q1 2013

Last Updated  |  StatsBee

Last week, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers released their most recent quarterly MoneyTree report, which provides information on U.S. venture capital deals and investment dollars. StatsBee wanted to take a quick look and assess how New York State did during the first quarter of 2013.

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Economic Impact of New York City's Cruise Industry

Last Updated  |  NYCEDC

NYCruise has done it again! Mayor Bloomberg announced that New York City’s cruise industry generated a total economic impact of nearly $200 million in 2012! The 2012 Economic Impact Study detailed some of the highlights for the Cruise Industry here in NYC including:

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Coffee and Tea in New York City

Last Updated  |  StatsBee

StatsBee takes a look at where you can find your next hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa in New York City.

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New York City Breaks Tourism Record in 2012 with 52 Million Visitors

Last Updated  |  NYCEDC

New York City welcomed a record 52 million visitors in 2012, a new all-time high and a 2.1 percent increase over 2011. Visitors to the city generated an estimated $55.3 billion in economic impact to the city’s economy, with direct spending reaching $36.9 billion.

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A Closer Look at Retail Growth in New York City

Last Updated  |  StatsBee

This StatsBee looks at retail, one of the sectors driving economic growth in New York City both in the number of establishments opening and in employment. Check it out to learn more!

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2012 US Open Tennis Championships

Last Updated  |  StatsBee

Tennis fever will once again take over New York City next week, as the country’s largest tennis tournament returns to Queens! The US Open, which begins play on Monday, August 27, is the last of the four major tournaments of the tennis season. This StatsBee explores some of the facts and figures around this iconic tournament.

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Water Fountains in NYC

Last Updated  |  StatsBee

Summer's officially here in the City, marked by high temperatures and lots of sun. Avoid dehydration and learn where you can find water fountains in the boroughs in the latest StatsBee.

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The Hot Dog Economy

Last Updated  |  StatsBee

In honor of Independence Day, StatsBee is looking at the great American traditions of barbecues and consuming hot dogs. New York City is well-known for its love of hot dogs, from the sight of street carts selling them at nearly every corner, to the nationally-televised Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island.

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Coney Island by the Numbers

Last Updated  |  NYCEDC

Memorial Day Weekend marked the opening of Coney Island for the season with a number of improvements complete and many more on the way. And while Coney Island is certainly an entertainment detination for New Yorkers and City visitors alike, it's important to look at the economic impact.

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NYC's Burger Economy

Last Updated  |  StatsBee

May is National Hamburger Month, and there is no shortage of places to celebrate in a city where everyone seems to have an opinion on the best burger joint. Like pizza, everyone has their favorite, but rather than weigh in on which one is the best, we are going to stick to looking at the numbers.

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