City of New York Launches NYC Channel in Taxis

New York City Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver and NYC Taxi & Limousine Commissioner David Yassky today announced the launch of the new "NYC Channel," available in City taxi cabs. Content from the new channel will be curated by NYC Media, the official network of the City of New York, and will feature a variety of City-centric content, including an inide look at the latest events happening in the City, helpful hints for finding a job, PSAs about City services, restaurant profiles, recycling tips, glimpses into local parks and neighborhoods and more.

As part of the launch of this new channel, New York City residents will have the opportunity to audition to become the "Next Taxi Star" and appear in an introduction video that will play in cabs at the beginning of every ride. From now until November 1, New Yorkers can submit their 30 second video auditions to NYC Media on nyc.gov<http://www.nyc.gov/html/media/html/news/nexttaxistar.shtml> and explain why they should be the "Next Taxi Star."

Click here to watch a video:<http://www.nyc.gov/html/media/html/news/nexttaxistar.shtml>

Visit nyc.gov<http://www.nyc.gov/html/media/html/news/nexttaxistar.shtml> for additional details and official rules.

About the mayor's office of media and entertainment
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment consists of the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting; NYC Digital; and NYC Media, the official TV, radio and online network of the City of New York. The agency's mission is to streamline government communications by making information accessible, leveraging technology to aid in the transparency of government and by supporting relevant media and entertainment industries in New York City. Visit nyc.gov/mome<file:///C:Documents%20and%20SettingsmihleLocal%20SettingsTemporary%20Internet%20FilesContent.OutlookLocal%20SettingsTemporary%20Internet%20FilesContent.OutlookDIXP2WW6 yc.govmome> to learn more or follow NYC Media on Twitter at twitter.com/nyc_media<file:///C:Documents%20and%20SettingsmihleLocal%20SettingsTemporary%20Internet%20FilesContent.OutlookLocal%20SettingsTemporary%20Internet%20FilesContent.OutlookDIXP2WW6 witter.com yc_media>.

ABOUT NYC TAXI & LIMOUSINE COMMISSION
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) was created in 1971, and is the agency responsible for the regulation and licensing of almost 200,000 yellow medallion taxicabs and for-hire vehicles, their drivers, and the businesses that operate and support their industries. It is recognized as the largest and most active taxi and limousine regulatory body in the United States. To find out more about the TLC, or to review its rules, regulations and procedures, we encourage you to visit our official website at nyc.gov/taxi<http://www.nyc.gov/taxi> or call 311 in New York City, or 212-NEW-YORK from outside of New York City.