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Ethics

What to know about the Sheldon Silver ruling

Why part of the former Assembly speaker’s corruption conviction was overturned Tuesday.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Governor Cuomo presented his fiscal year 2021 budget on Tuesday.

Technology

Cuomo supports e-bike legalization, gig worker protections

Net neutrality and an investment in Syracuse tech sector also mentioned in the governor’s 2021 budget address.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

MTA to enforce bus lane violations on 14th Street

Tickets will be given to vehicles caught driving in the bus lane.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Policy

Rep. Eliot Engel is facing primary opponents critical of his foreign policy

As chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Engel has tried to protect congressional power.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Technology

Talking 5G with AT&T’s Amy Kramer

First Read Tech interviews AT&T New York President Amy Kramer

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

Technology

Maloney dives headfirst into facial recognition

Rep. Maloney signalled that Congress could soon introduce legislation to regulate the use of facial recognition technology

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

policy

Election security is a high priority for New York officials.

Technology

Advocates, lawmakers warn against new touch-screen voting machines

The ExpressVote XL machines raise questions about reliability and security

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

policy

You may see small antennas, nodes and other telecommunications infrastructure installed on bus shelters.

Technology

How bus shelters will help usher in 5G

New equipment on “street furniture” will be crucial once next-gen wireless service finally arrives.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

policy

Gov. Cuomo's recent proposal may help curb pesky robocalls.

Technology

Can New York actually stop the scourge of robocalls?

A new proposal from Gov. Cuomo might curb the pesky calls, but ending them is a gargantuan task.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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The Albany County Airport Authority was affected by a ransomware attack over the Christmas holiday.

Technology

Albany airport authority suffers ransomware attack

The county airport experienced an under six figure ransom over the holidays.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Annie McDonough