Block-By-Block Walking App Hit With Cease and Desist by NYC

The New York City Department of Transportation sent a cease-and-desist letter to the WalkNYC app for using branding and a name similar to its trademarked wayfinding program, causing confusion among users. The app developer, Joe Puccio, responded by soliciting user support to resolve the issue, while the city emphasized it seeks a new name rather than shutting down the app.