Technology
Policy
Maloney dives headfirst into facial recognition
Rep. Maloney signalled that Congress could soon introduce legislation to regulate the use of facial recognition technology
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Advocates, lawmakers warn against new touch-screen voting machines
The ExpressVote XL machines raise questions about reliability and security
Criminal Justice
Policy
What to know about the state’s new bail reform law
No, watching ‘Law & Order’ does not make you an expert on criminal law.
Technology
Policy
How bus shelters will help usher in 5G
New equipment on “street furniture” will be crucial once next-gen wireless service finally arrives.
Technology
Policy
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.
Technology
Policy
Albany airport authority suffers ransomware attack
The county airport experienced an under six figure ransom over the holidays.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform
They’re facing pressure to revise the law, and failure could haunt them in November.
Technology
Policy
Talking urban tech and IT contracts with Robinson Hernandez
First Read Tech talks to Robinson Hernandez, executive director of the Urban Tech Hub @ Company.
New York State
Policy
State Senate reforms voting reforms
Emphasizing unity, but also willingness to revise, Democrats passed automatic voter registration and adjusted early voting implementation.
Technology
Policy
Cuomo says gig workers must be “appropriately” classified
During the State of the State Gov. Cuomo vowed to protect the rights of gig workers
Criminal Justice
Policy
Advocates: Don’t make changes to the state’s new bail law
Criminal justice reformers send letter urging leaders to stand firm.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State proposals
The governor unveiled more than 30 ideas before he even took the state on Jan. 8.
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits brace for possible state cuts to social services
What New York nonprofits should watch this upcoming legislative session.
Technology
Policy
Cuomo’s State of the State tech proposals, so far
Ahead of his State of the State address, Cuomo has unveiled a slew of proposals with technology impacts
New York State
Policy
What should Albany get done right away?
Activists and lawmakers are looking for quick action on these six issues.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Democrats reform their new bail reform law?
Potential changes include adding bail-eligible offense and giving judges more discretion.
Infrastructure
Policy
Cuomo proposes adding 8 new tracks to Penn station
Here’s what you need to know about the proposal.
New York City
Policy
Is New York cyber-battle ready?
An escalation with Iran has left the country on alert for cyberattacks – and New York is no exception.
Technology
Policy