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By Nitasha Tiku 7/30/12 9:50am

‘Silicon Subway’: Does NYC’s Tech Scene Really Revolve Around the F Train?

Can a subway line that sidesteps Union Square be the backbone of New York’s burgeoning tech scene? Crain’s New York Business thinks so, calling the F train a “powerful drawing card,” worthy of moniker, “Silicon Subway.” Read More

By Foster Kamer 12/05/11 5:53pm

GREAT MOMENTS IN ADORABLY CLICHED TECH REPORTING

Great Moments in Adorably Cliched Startup Reporting, NY Daily News Edition

Over the weekend, the NY Daily News published a piece entitled ‘New York City’s R train is the Silicon Subway, connecting high-tech startups to their workers.‘ How many cringe-worthy tech reporting cliches can you spot? Read More

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