Technology

Technology

Schumer raises national security concerns over possible MTA deal

The U.S. Senate Minority Leader called for a probe of the Chinese state-owned company CRRC.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

New York’s computer-monitoring bid to stop over-billing

A new bill would require state contractors to use work-monitoring software. Some fear privacy risks.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Vanel introduces data disclosure bill

The bill would allow individuals to request and receive access to personal information collected by government agencies and contractors.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Ride-hail still lags on accessibility

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest suggests various app-based ride-hail companies operating in New York aren’t doing much to make things accessible.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Moderator Vanessa Grellet, Sandra Ro, Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, Karen Bhatia and Jalak Jobanputra speak at Smart Cities New York.

Technology

Vanel pushes smart contracts bill

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel joined government officials and industry experts on Wednesday to talk about use cases for blockchain.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Former New York Gov. David Paterson at a Labor Day Parade Ceremony in 2008.

Interviews & Profiles

David Paterson wants websites to be more accessible

The former governor on digital accessibility, the arrogance of Amazon and Democratic control in Albany.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Personality

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James Barnett, Julie Samuels and moderator Annie McDonough of City & State at Smart Cities New York.

Technology

The state of tech in New York City

Despite the loss of HQ2, New York City is better positioned than Silicon Valley to tackle the challenge of public sector engagement.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Citi e-bikes gone ’til fall

Last month, Citi pulled its e-bikes from New York City after a series of riders were injured by a braking malfunction on the vehicles.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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3 World Trade Center Building with 4 World Trade Center in the background and 1 World Trade Center in the foreground.

Technology

Lower Manhattan’s tech-fueled growth

Private-sector employment in Lower Manhattan has reached its highest level since the September 11th terrorist attacks.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance Bhairavi Desai (center) speaks to reporters in New York City.

Technology

Gauging the Uber driver strike’s impact

The strike may not have had its desired impact but that doesn't mean it was a complete bust.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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