New York State
Policy
New York schools spend big on high-tech security
New technology investments in New York school districts suggest that security is their priority.
Technology
Policy
Controversial facial-recognition app used by State Police, U.S. attorney
Technology that pulls images from social media platforms used by New York law enforcement agencies
Policy
Policy
New York City Council moves to protect religious institutions’ property
Churches and synagogues have been facing tax liens for bills they didn’t owe.
Ethics
Policy
Will lawmakers cede control in order to clean up Albany?
Reformers want the judiciary to make more appointments on a proposed state ethics commission.
New York State
Policy
Heastie’s weakening hand on bail reform
Fair or not, the political winds are blowing in favor of changing the recently implemented criminal justice reforms.
Technology
Policy
Holden, Kallos to propose new city “moonshot” division
Two New York City lawmakers are launching a moonshot bid to introduce more technological expertise to city government.
Housing
Policy
How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections
A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.
Technology
Policy
De Blasio joins other lawmakers on messaging app Signal
NYC mayor joins ranks of lawmakers using a disappearing messaging service.
Transportation
Policy
Are feds holding congestion pricing hostage?
Governor Cuomo expressed doubt about passing the Manhattan vehicle tolling plan.
Small Business
Policy
Despite progress, MWBEs say challenges remain
New York has sought to award more government contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
Technology
Policy
Talking urban innovation with Urban-X’s Micah Kotch
First Read Tech talks to Micah Kotch, managing director at Urban-X.
New York State
Policy
A taxing strategy for moderate Senate Democrats
Activists, union leaders and fellow lawmakers are using carrots and sticks in pursuit of tax increases on the wealthy.
New York City
Policy
4 headaches the new taxi chief will have to deal with
There’s a whole stack of issues waiting for TLC Commissioner Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk.
Technology
Policy
Airbnb in settlement talks with NYC over data lawsuit
There might be an end in sight for one conflict between NYC and Airbnb.
Technology
Policy
Rumors swirl around Yang mayoral run
Will the former presidential candidate make a run for City Hall?
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why the new bail law was always destined for changes
Apparent contradictions in bail reform backed Democrats into corner.
Budget
Policy
What Cuomo’s 2021 proposed Medicaid cost-shift on localities could mean
Possible cuts to home health services, and NYC is especially vulnerable under formula that includes property tax cap.
Technology
Policy
James loses bid to block Sprint/T-Mobile merger
A U.S. District Judge gave the go-ahead to the Spring and T-Mobile merger.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Everyone’s got a problem with the plastic bag ban
Environmentalists say new rules are too permissive and the plastics industry says they are too restrictive.
Criminal Justice
Policy