Why Tech Workers Are Flocking To NYC

New York City has the highest number of tech workers in the country. A 2026 report found that it beat out even San Francisco. CNBC Make It explores how the biggest city in the U.S. also became the country's biggest tech hub. Produced By: Zach Green Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos Additional Camera: Valentina Duarte Editor: Dennis Donovan Animators: Christina Locopo, Alisa Stern Reporter: Sophie Caldwell Senior Production Manager: Kathy Mavrikakis Additional Footage: Getty Images Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Want to lead with confidence and bring out the best in your team? Take CNBC's new online course, How To Be A Standout Leader. Expert instructors share practical strategies to help you build trust, communicate clearly and motivate other people to do their best work. Sign up today: https://cnb.cx/4bWNJqg Connect with CNBC Make It Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on threads: https://cnb.cx/threadsCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt How NYC Became A Hot Spot For Tech Workers