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JetBlue to Upgrade Business-Class Seats to Attract Travelers

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The carrier announced on August 5 that it will upgrade its business-class amenities by offering lie-flat seats on some of its cross-country flights beginning in mid-2014. ” Business class is where competition really is serious. . ” Business class is where competition really is serious.

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NYC Drivers Group Launches Mental Wellness Program

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The Independent Drivers Guild, a group focused on drivers with Uber, Lyft, and similar services in New York City, launched a new Wellness and Counseling Center, which offers a variety of free benefits for members of the guild, including discussion circles; counseling for individuals, couples, and families; and a variety of classes relevant to drivers, (..)

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Co-Creation: The Value is in the Process

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In another life, as a middle school English teacher, my classes would kick off the year by proposing, discussion, and voting on a class constitution, a list of expectations, norms, and promises we would agree to uphold for the rest of the year. Year to year, and class to class, the lists didn’t look that different.

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Groups File Suits Over NYC Subway’s Lingering Accessibility Problems

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In a pair of class-action lawsuits—one at the state level, one at federal—nonprofits and advocacy groups focused on assisting those with disabilities claim that New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority isn’t doing enough to make the city’s iconic subway system accessible.

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French Cheese Board Launches NYC Boutique Shop

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To highlight its key product, the trade group for all things French cheese has launched a brand new store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, going so far as to hire a design firm to give the shop a striking look. Want to visit the shop? Learn more at the French Cheese Board website.

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Give ‘Em Options: Lessons From a Kid-Targeted Membership Startup

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Currently, the startup is available in and around New York City, with plans to expand to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The model recently received a nod of support in the form of a Series A funding round, which allowed the company to raise $5.1

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The Event World Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day

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On Thursday, the digital screens that tower over the busking Elmos in New York City’s Times Square will promote the meetings industry’s benefits to the people walking around the famous neighborhood. NYC & Company, the city’s convention and visitor’s bureau, will hold several events honoring the day.