Tag: new york city
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Acoustic Engineer Innovates Urban Design to Cut Down Noise Pollution in Cities like NYC
An acoustic engineer is applying innovative methods to redesign urban environments like New York City, aiming to significantly reduce noise pollution. The initiative, highlighted for its potential to transform cityscapes into quieter, more habitable spaces, uses a blend of technology and design strategies to tackle the persistent issue of loud urban noise, thereby enhancing the…
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$7.6 Billion Hurricane-Proofing Efforts Fail to Prevent NYC Subway Flooding, Additional Measures Considered
Despite a $7.6 billion investment in hurricane-proofing measures after Hurricane Sandy, New York City’s subway system continues to struggle with flooding, not just from hurricanes but also from heavy rainfall and natural groundwater seepage. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is now considering an additional $1 billion in flood mitigation efforts to protect the subway’s dense…
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Google Transforms Historic New York Rail Terminal into $2.1 Billion Flexible Office Space
Google has transformed the 90-year-old St. John’s terminal in Manhattan into its newest office space, a $2.1 billion investment that reimagines the future of workspaces. This innovative office design, prioritizing flexibility and change, is built on and around the historic rail terminal, blending the old with the new. The space is intended to cater to…
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Trump Civil-Fraud Trial Underway: Potential Impacts on Business Empire Explored
Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in Manhattan is a significant event with potential ramifications for his New York business interests and long-established public persona as a business magnate. The trial revolves around allegations that Trump and his adult children inflated the value of their assets, resulting in substantial unlawful gains. New York Attorney General Letitia…
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Exploring the Emerging Role of ‘Prompt Engineer’ in the AI Industry with Salaries Up to $250K
The job of a prompt engineer is emerging as a high-paying role within the artificial intelligence field, with salaries reaching up to $250,000 per year. This new position involves crafting precise text prompts to effectively communicate with AI language models such as ChatGPT. The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern explored the role and its requirements,…