There are 89,603 Dogs in New York City

There are 89,603 registered dogs in New York City. Dog owners are required to obtain a license for their pets, registering details including the dog’s name, breed and birth year, along with the owner’s ZIP code. Every Dog in New York is an interactive map that puts this canine census on the map, revealing which breeds dominate individual neighborhoods, where particular dog names are most popular, and how the city’s dog population has changed over time. Using the map you can search for a breed, a dog’s name, or a neighborhood to discover where your pooch would fit in – and where they would stand out from the crowd. The map is colored by the most common dog breed... more →
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New York Mayoral Election Maps

A number of elections took place yesterday, but by far the most talked-about was the race for New York City mayor – where Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious, securing over 50% of the vote.According to The New York Times’ interactive map, The Most Detailed Map of the N.Y.C. Mayoral Election (paywalled), Mamdani dominated in much of the city, outpacing former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a wide Maps Mania… more →
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30 Days of Crashes in New York City

Between June 16th and July 15th, 149 people were injured by cars in the planned New York congestion zone and 4 people were killed.At the beginning of June New York Governor Kathy Hochul canceled New York City’s planned congestion zone. Under the planned congestion zone vehicles traveling into or within the central business district of Manhattan would have been charged a fee. In response to Maps Mania… more →
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Snapchat and other popular apps with maps were vandalized to label New York City as ‘Jewtropolis’ – Business Insider

Business Insider Snapchat and other popular apps with maps were vandalized to label New York City as 'Jewtropolis'Business InsiderSnapchat users discovered on Thursday morning that the app's map labeled New York City as "Jewtropolis." The cause was vandalism of the mapping software from Mapbox, a third-party company that supplies mapping information to Snapchat, StreetEasy, …Hack changes NYC to "Jewtropolis" on major mapping appCBS NewsApparent Map Hack Makes Snapchat, Other Apps Show 'Jewtropolis' Instead of NYCNBC New YorkSnap drops after users discover the app's map labeled New York City as 'Jewtropolis' (SNAP)Markets InsiderGothamist –TechCrunch –The... more →
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Google’s in-house incubator made a Waze-like app for the New York City subway – The Verge

The Verge Google's in-house incubator made a Waze-like app for the New York City subwayThe VergeThe app, called Pigeon, is live on Apple's App Store, but access is still limited to those with an invitation code. Its developers say the app can help commuters choose routes that avoid delays and crowds other users report. Google Maps and the MTA's …and more » map app – Google News… more →
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