Technology
Policy
Talking algorithms with Jeff Thamkittikasem
First Read Tech talks to the director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations, and acting Algorithms Management and Policy Officer for the city.
Small Business
Policy
A balancing act in Brooklyn
Brooklyn business improvement districts want to grow their neighborhoods - without spurring gentrification.
New York City
Policy
Get to know Brooklyn's Business Improvement Districts
A rundown of BIDs in Brooklyn and what they're doing.
New York State
Policy
Where do nearby states stand on recreational marijuana?
New York and its neighbors want to make sure they’re all on the same page before they pass anything.
Technology
Policy
New York gets a big broadband win
New York is now eligible for $16 billion in broadband funding.
New York City
Policy
Can legalizing marijuana help New York communities heal?
Advocates say the state has the chance to be a leader on social equity.
New York State
Policy
Marijuana companies spend big on lobbying amid a slumping pot market
Here’s who’s still spending a lot to legalize pot in New York.
Technology
Policy
Revel CEO talks making it in New York City
First Read Tech talks to Frank Reig, the CEO of Revel.
MTA
Policy
The unresolved questions on congestion pricing implementation
Members of the panel setting fees and exemptions have yet to be named, but here’s what’s known.
Technology
Policy
City to propose universal taxi app amid medallion crisis
A City Council task force is recommending an app to save taxi medallion owners.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo gives a shot to an alcohol-friendly agenda
The governor is helping lawmakers overcome opposition to alcohol in movie theaters.
New York City
Policy
Will softer Community Reinvestment Act regulations harm communities of color?
New York City members of Congress are protesting, upstate cities and rural areas could also be affected.
New York City
Policy
The policy battles that pit the left against the left.
Progressives are ascendant. But they don’t always agree.
Technology
Policy
New bill would ban facial recognition use by law enforcement in New York
State Sen. Brad Hoylman introduces a bill to stop law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition.
Technology
Policy
Talking FinTech with Cross River Bank’s Phil Goldfeder
First Read Tech talks with former member of the New York state Assembly Phil Goldfeder.
New York State
Policy
Is Tish James going after the political establishment?
The attorney general is investigating minority lawmakers and the NYPD.
Technology
Policy
Cashless ban highlights New York’s unbanked problem
The New York City Council passed a legislation Thursday to ban cashless stores.
Criminal Justice
Policy
It’s not just jail, bail or getting released
New York City’s supervised release program is expected to see more participants as other new pre-trial initiatives are pursued.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy