Why New York’s rise as a startup haven is sustainable. All you NY peeps will love this. New York’s confluence of financial resources, committed individuals, and landmark public private partnerships, the city’s startup community should continue to grow in the next decade. The tri-state is the wealthiest region of the United States. Corporations are putting money and expertise into universities. "At the root of the tri-state’s startup growth is its focus on smaller, expansion-oriented, consumer-facing companies that can leverage the tri-state’s vast population of individual private investors and take advantage of its strong mix of media and advertising." Startup community support includes startup incubators such as New York Angels, the Tech Launch accelerator, and MMGuardian.
Why New York's rise as a startup haven is sustainable
Foursquare, Mashable, and 10gen. What do a major social network, happening news website, and a rising database company have in common? They are all 'Made in New York.' Just a couple of days ago, Techcrunch announced that famous incubator AngelPad was opening up a large office in New York City.
http://venturebeat.com/2013/06/29/why-new-yorks-rise-as-a-startup-haven-is-sustainable/