New York City
Policy
New York City Council contemplates banning biometric tech
Advocates are highlighting concerns about privacy and algorithmic flaws.
New York City
Policy
How New York City can take advantage of connected health devices
The city has seen positive responses from residents who've started using FitBits.
New York City
Policy
How the NYC Ferry could work
Experts weigh in on how to improve the city’s ferries without scrapping them.
Policy
Society doesn’t break down with 14th Street closed to cars
On Thursday morning, the city began its experimental transit initiative, preventing all passenger cars – including taxis and ride-hail app vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft – from driving on 14th Street in Manhattan between Third and Ninth avenues, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New York State
Policy
Will New York take net neutrality into its own hands?
A new federal ruling would let states to regulate the internet even if the FCC won’t.
New York City
Policy
Privacy group raises OMNY security concerns
The tap-and-go payment system may pose a threat to undocumented immigrants.
New York City
Policy
Unions talk trash as city nears waste zone deal
The two biggest unions in commercial waste hauling have never gotten along.
New York State
Policy
Michael Blake’s Airbnb bill a potential conflict of interest
The Assemblyman worked as a political consultant for a firm that was paid by Airbnb.
New York City
Policy
L train testing ultrawideband signal technology
On Friday the MTA will begin testing out the new signal equipment.
New York City
Policy
Public transportation is the future for ride-hail giants
Lyft and Uber are expanding their apps to include public transit information and directions.
New York City
Policy
Are Meatless Mondays healthy?
The options may not be inherently healthier, but are part of a more nutritious program.
New York State
Policy
The child welfare system could soon become fairer
People of color disproportionately face allegations of child neglect, a new bill might help in some ways but not others.
New York City
Policy
The technology that’s remaking construction
Developers in New York City are angling to legalize drone use.
New York State
Policy
New York shows growth in the clean energy industry
The trends are positive, but there’s still room for improvement.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo kicks off Workforce Development Initiative with SUNY investment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state would invest $3 million in SUNY's Apprenticeship Program.
New York State
Policy
A light at the end for the Gateway tunnel
Trump is determined not to fund the project. Can NY and NJ make it happen anyway?
New York City
Policy
MTA solicits signal technology proposals
The MTA is collaborating with the Transit Innovation Partnership on a bidding conference to solicit technology innovations.
New York State
Policy