The Environmental Tech Lab, a partnership between NYC Water and Partnership for New York City, released its first challenges this week. Here’s what we know about the effort, via SIAdvance. silive.com/news/2023/06/n…

Warby Parker co-founder to advise Partnership Fund on tech, social impact investments ow.ly/Hpqr104NVsV

The Partnership Fund is proud to welcome Neil Blumenthal, co-founder & co-CEO of Warby Parker, as co-chair of its board! We're excited to benefit from his expertise as we invest in next-gen solutions to drive social good in NYC 🗽! Full announcement here: partnershipfundnyc.org/partnership-fu…

To shine a light on performers that turn our commutes into concerts, WE❤️NYC teamed up with MTA's Music Under NY to introduce the first Riders’ Choice Award! Learn more and vote for your favorite today: welovenyc.nyc/mta!

Congrats to the 15 outstanding companies that completed POCs during this year's transittechlab! Incredibly proud of what you've accomplished 🚀

"The business community supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s demands for federal intervention to address the humanitarian crisis that is a direct consequence of our nation’s failure to adopt and enforce an effective immigration policy.” — Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for NYC

Over 130 concerned business leaders from the Partnership for New York City have signed an open letter to President Biden supporting Gov. Hochul & Mayor Adams' requests for immediate action & resources for the asylum-seekers humanitarian crisis. Read here: pfnyc.org/news/open-lett…

The Partnership Fund had a fantastic time visiting portfolio company SMR, Operator of Material Recovery Facilities’ materials recovery facility in Sunset Park, BK to learn what happens to NYC’s recyclables and how SMR is working to keep them in the supply chain and out of landfills ♻️. Thanks for having us!

🚇Take an expert view inside the transittechlab with our own Stacey Matlen, SVP Innovation at Partnership for New York City. Stacey joined TAM America to discuss the Lab's model for testing new technologies at transit agencies — quickly and at scale — and why it works. tam-america.com/article/transi…

Happening Today: Partnership for New York City 's Maria Gotsch will join fellow life sciences leaders at TeamUIDP's NYC Regional Assembly to discuss the state of VC deal flow in the NY region and their contributions to the #biotech and #lifesciences ecosystem. cvent.me/3A4BmY.

The Partnership Fund is thrilled to welcome @detectdeepfakes to its portfolio! Reality Defender brings deepfake detection and prevention to core industries in NY's economy to fight fraud, misinformation and other misuse of AI. More on how via TechCrunch : techcrunch.com/2023/10/17/rea…

🚨Calling all #fintech and #insurtech founders: Applications for the 2024 FinTech Lab New York are open! Apply now for the chance to collaborate with senior executives from 40+ financial institutions. Find out more and apply here: fintechinnovationlab.com/apply/new-york/

Congrats to the inaugural Environmental Tech Lab cohort 👏! We can't wait to see your progress over the next 8 weeks to solve important water challenges in NYC!

What’s trending in transit innovation for 2024? Applications are open for the 6th annual transittechlab! We’re inviting emerging tech companies to apply for a chance to work with MTA, Port Authority of NY & NJ, NJ TRANSIT and NYC DOT on 3 new challenges. Learn more transitinnovation.org

What does it take to be a fintech hub? "There may be some fintech activity but to be a hub you need to have more than one piece." Partnership for New York City Fund CEO Maria Gotsch weighs in on the ingredients of a thriving fintech hub with American Banker's Miriam Cross americanbanker.com/news/community…

As NYC & NYS enter budget discussions, important to know where we rank on taxing & spending New CBC analysis shows the stark reality: New York + its localities are at the top of the chart in taxes and #2 in spending, according to most recent data 🧵 bit.ly/3SU06ek

YES THAT WAS AN EARTHQUAKE. Waiting for further information ⤵️

In these last days of session, we hope legislators pass bills that expand NYC’s capacity to build better -- quickly, efficiently, and inclusively. Let’s get alternative delivery (A10543/S9849) and public hearing (A8864A) so we can #BuildBetterNYC

Best chance for congestion pricing to make it is probably if Carl Weisbrod and Kathy Wylde threaten to never serve on a government (adjacent) panel again unless the CP program they helped design goes on as scheduled.

Today, over 170 CEOs signed a statement in response to the attempted assassination of a former President: tinyurl.com/2e2f5aej