.nyc

Infobox Top level domain
name = .nyc


background = #D2B48C
introduced = Passed by city 2001. To be proposed to ICANN in 2009.
type = Sponsored top-level domain
status = Unofficial proposal
registry = TBA
sponsor = Connecting.NYC Inc
founder = Thomas Lowenhaupt
intendeduse = New York City residents, institutions, and businesses
actualuse =
restrictions =
structure = Direct second-level registrations will be allowed
document = TBA
disputepolicy = TBA
website = [http://www.openplans.org/projects/campaign-for.nyc/blog/ Campaign for .NYC]

.nyc is a proposed city-level top-level domain for New York City. The concept of the .nyc TLD was originally introduced by Community Board 3, Queens, the City of New York, on April 19 2001. An official proposal to ICANN is expected to be made in 2009.

The main goals of .nyc are to provide good domain names that improve tourism, marketing of local businesses, and encourage a sense of community between city residents. Once launched, a series of public service portals and search engine will be created specifically for the new TLD.

Connecting.nyc Inc., the not-for-profit leading the campaign to acquire the TLD, has the following mission statement:

ICANN approved a New TLD policy at its Paris meeting in June 2008 [http://news.zdnet.co.uk/internet/0,1000000097,39440158,00.htm] .

ee also

* .la - TLD for Laos, but marketed as the TLD for Los Angeles
* .nyc.ny.us is inactive and held by NeuStar who also administers the .us domains.
* .berlin - The proposed TLD for Berlin.

External links

*Campaign for .nyc [http://www.connectingnyc.org official site] and [http://www.openplans.org/projects/campaign-for.nyc/blog/ blog] .
* [http://www.cb3qn.nyc.gov/page/33828/ Queens Community Board 3's original proposal] "Internet Empowerment Resolution"
* [http://webdocs.nyccouncil.info/textfiles/Res%201495-2008.htm?CFID=1628032&CFTOKEN=74834652 Proposed City Council Resolution on .nyc TLD] .
* [http://www.namesatwork.com/blog Names At Work - Antony Van Couvering]