Airbnb is trying to claw its way back into New York City’s short term rental market by injecting $1 million into what’s been framed as a grassroots movement of homeowners who want to rent out ...

Whether it's a spending study that says how much Airbnb contributes to a community or a campaign like this, Airbnb excels at community-minded moves that are squarely focused on its bottom line first.

Airbnb Inc. is pouring millions into a pair of New York political campaigns as it pushes back against short-term rental restrictions that took more than 80% of its NYC listings offline within a year.