New York State
Policy
Vanel introduces data disclosure bill
Assemblyman Clyde Vanel introduced the New York data protection act last week, which would allow individuals to request and receive access to personal information collected by government agencies and contractors, as well as related information like the sources of their personal data and the purpose for which it was collected.
New York City
Policy
The uncertain future of Amazon HQ2-inspired bills
Lawmakers infuriated by Amazon’s HQ2 announcement want to overhaul the state’s economic development policies. But the cancelling of HQ2 doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the these bills.
New York City
Policy
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.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Everyone wants to combat climate change. How fast can NY do it?
Time is running out for Democratic lawmakers’ ambitious environmental agenda.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Debate over fossil fuel divestment fires up organized labor
New York labor groups warn of pension fund losses, but not every union agrees.
New York City
Policy
Vanel pushes smart contracts bill
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel joined government officials and industry experts on Wednesday to talk about use cases for blockchain.
New York State
Policy
The under-the-radar infrastructure issues
A few infrastructure measures are on the table, including a renewed push for an economic development database, the perennial battle over the Scaffold Law and a mystery surrounding state capital spending.
New York State
Policy
Albany’s end of session education agenda
A quick look at several education measures under discussion this session.
New York City
Policy
The state of tech in New York City
Despite the loss of HQ2, Julie Samuels, executive director of the industry group Tech:NYC, said New York City is better positioned than Silicon Valley to tackle the challenge of public sector engagement.
New York State
Policy
Who will prevail in New York’s prevailing wage fight?
The prevailing wage bill currently on the table still lacks the support it needs to pass the Senate, according to lawmakers.
New York City
Policy
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. Now, riders will not be able to take a spin on Citi Bike’s fleet of pedal-assist e-bikes until after they've received their tune ups in the fall.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s charter school dilemma
The current cap on charter schools permits 460 to open statewide, but there are no remaining slots reserved for New York City. Though 99 more charters could still open statewide, charter school supporters are pushing to raise the cap this year to continue the industry’s growth downstate.
New York State
Policy
Will rent regulations be tightened?
New York’s rent regulation laws – which have a long, and at times convoluted, past – are up for renewal in June. Here’s a guide to the history of those laws, what they say now, and where they may go from here.
New York City
Policy
Lower Manhattan’s tech-fueled growth
Private-sector employment in Lower Manhattan has reached its highest level since the September 11th terrorist attacks, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Inside Officer Daniel Pantaleo’s NYPD trial
Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who killed Eric Garner with a chokehold in 2014, is going to trial.
New York State
Policy
Is the Justice Center just?
Critics say the Justice Center, a state agency that investigates reports of abuse and neglect in facilities serving people with special needs, is unfair to the accused and may sometimes blame individuals for systemic failures.
New York State
Policy
Why hasn’t New York charged Donald Trump for tax fraud?
While New York state attempts to make President Donald Trump’s tax returns available to Congress, some might wonder why New York prosecutors haven’t charged him with tax fraud. City & State took a look at the possibilities and limitations for prosecuting Trump over his questionable tax history.
New York City
Policy
Gauging the Uber driver strike’s impact
New York City’s ride-hail drivers' strike may not have made a noticeable travel impact on riders.
New York City
Policy
What could be next after the congestion fee
The nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission released a report detailing the possibilities presented by a “vehicle-miles traveled fee.”
Technology
Policy